How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA011 - Please enter a valid tag name

/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Please enter a valid tag name

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/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA011 - Details

• The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA011: Please enter a valid tag name typically occurs in the context of the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or related OData services. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid tag name in a specific field, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an invalid or unsupported tag name in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or may not conform to the expected format.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of the SAP system being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the tag name being entered is valid and conforms to the expected format. Refer to the documentation for valid tag names.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the