How To Fix WFD_WP1_MSG020 - Length of the Worker External ID should not exceed 60 characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_WP1_MSG - Message Class for Worker Integration WP1

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Length of the Worker External ID should not exceed 60 characters.

What causes this issue?

The Worker External ID is longer than 60 characters.

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?

Go to the source system or monitoring tool. Enter an external ID with 60
characters or less.

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 WFD_WP1_MSG020 - Length of the Worker External ID should not exceed 60 characters. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_WP1_MSG020
  Text: Length of the Worker External ID should not exceed 60 characters.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the Worker External ID field in the SAP system has a maximum allowed length of 60 characters. When you try to enter or update a Worker External ID that exceeds this length, the system triggers this error to enforce the length restriction.
  The Worker External ID is typically used as an identifier for the employee in external systems or interfaces, and SAP enforces this length limit to ensure data consistency and compatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the length of the Worker External ID you are trying to enter or update.
  Ensure that the Worker External ID does not exceed 60 characters.
  If the ID is longer, truncate or shorten it to fit within the 60-character limit.
  If the external system generating the Worker External ID allows customization, consider adjusting the ID format