How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES225 - Business Function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Business Function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is not active

What causes this issue?

The execution of service &V1& from namespace http://sap.com/xi/EA-HR is
only allowed in Employee Central Payroll systems, where the business
function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is activated.

System Response

The program has checked that the business function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is
not activated. Therefore the service cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES225 - Business Function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is not active ?

  The SAP error message "HRSFEC_SERVICES225 Business Function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is not active" typically indicates that a specific business function related to the integration of SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) with SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) is not activated in your SAP system. This can prevent certain functionalities from working correctly, especially those related to data transfer between SuccessFactors and SAP HCM.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Business Function: The business function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR is not activated in your SAP system. This function is necessary for the integration of SuccessFactors with SAP HCM.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to support the integration features you are trying to use.
  Version Compatibility: The version of your SAP system may not support the required business function.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the business function HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Access the SAP System: Log in to your SAP system with appropriate administrative privileges.
  Transaction Code SFW5: Use the transaction code SFW5 to access the Business Function Activation screen.
  Find the Business Function: In the list of business functions, look for HCM_SFEC_MDEC2HR.
  Activate the Business Function: Select the business function and activate it. You may need to follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  Transport Changes: If you are in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that any other required business functions or configurations are also activated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP to understand the implications of activating this business function.
  System Requirements: Ensure that your SAP system meets the necessary requirements for the integration with SuccessFactors.
  Testing: After activation, perform thorough testing to ensure that the integration works as expected and that there are no other issues.
  Support: If you encounter issues during activation or if the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the necessary functionalities for your SAP HCM and SuccessFactors integration.