What is value mapping entity in SAP LOD-SF-EC - Employee Central?

SAP Term: value mapping entity

• Component: LOD-SF-EC

• Component Name: Employee Central

• Description: An entity that maps the content of fields in an SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA on-premise system to the content of SAP SuccessFactors fields. The value mapping entity is used in the integration of with the SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA on-premise system. It can be assigned value mapping details. The value mapping details comprise a list of mapped field values, for example, from SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA input helps and picklists. The value mapping entity can also refer to a key mapping table in the on-premise system, which contains the mapped values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Value mapping entity is a feature in SAP Employee Central that allows users to map values from one field to another. This feature is used to ensure that data is consistent across different fields and systems. For example, a user can map the value of “Full-Time” in one field to the value of “FT” in another field. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the value mapping entity feature, users must first create a mapping table. This table should include the source field, target field, and the corresponding values for each field. Once the mapping table is created, users can then use the value mapping entity feature to map values from one field to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a mapping table, it is important to ensure that all values are correctly mapped. This will help ensure that data is consistent across different fields and systems. Additionally, it is important to keep the mapping table up-to-date as new values may be added or removed over time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on value mapping entity in SAP Employee Central, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EMPLOYEE_CENTRAL/1711/en-US/f3d7f9a8b2c14e6f9a7d3c8b2e5f9a7d.html