How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES206 - Number of helpers cannot be a decimal.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Number of helpers cannot be a decimal.

What causes this issue?

Decimals values entered in number of helpers field in Employee central.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the value to a whole number in employee central

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES206 - Number of helpers cannot be a decimal. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES206 indicates that there is an issue with the number of helpers being set in a specific context, likely related to a configuration or data entry in the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module. The error specifies that the number of helpers cannot be a decimal, meaning that the value entered must be a whole number (integer) rather than a fractional number.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Input: The most common cause of this error is that a user has entered a decimal value (e.g., 2.5) for the number of helpers instead of a whole number (e.g., 2 or 3).
  Data Mapping Issues: If data is being imported or mapped from another system, there may be a formatting issue that causes decimal values to be incorrectly interpreted.
  Configuration Settings: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings that allows for decimal values where only integers are expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input fields where the number of helpers is specified. Ensure that only whole numbers are entered. If you see a decimal, change it to an integer.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry forms to prevent users from entering decimal values in fields that require whole numbers.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP SuccessFactors system to ensure that the fields are set up correctly to accept only integer values.
  Data Import Review: If the error occurs during a data import, review the source data to ensure that all values for the number of helpers are integers before importing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for any specific guidelines related to the configuration of helpers in your version of SAP SuccessFactors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP SuccessFactors Documentation: Check the official SAP SuccessFactors documentation for detailed information on configuring helpers and related settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support Tickets: If the problem cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRSFEC_SERVICES206 error and ensure that the number of helpers is correctly configured in your SAP SuccessFactors system.