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

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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 to comply with SAP's length restriction.
  If you are importing data via interfaces or batch jobs, validate and cleanse the data before loading it into SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  The Worker External ID is often maintained in infotype 0002 (Personal Data) or in specific custom fields depending on your SAP HR configuration.
  This error is common in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central integration or other external system integrations where external IDs are mapped to SAP employee records.
  If you are using SAP Workflow or SAP HCM processes that involve the Worker External ID, ensure that all related systems respect the 60-character limit.
  For troubleshooting, check the program or interface that populates this field to identify where the long ID is generated.
  If you need to increase the length limit (not recommended), it would require a technical change (modification or enhancement) which is generally discouraged due to standard SAP constraints and potential impact on integration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WFD_WP1_MSG020
  
  
  Cause
  Worker External ID length > 60 characters
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure Worker External ID = 60 characters
  
  
  Related Info
  External system integration, data validation, SAP HCM infotypes
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the Worker External ID is set or how to adjust your integration, please provide more details about your SAP environment or integration scenario.