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2089306 - User Import Error - Missing Required Field

Symptom

When uploading a user import file, the email notification displays the following error message: 

Error: Missing required field: "FIELDNAME "for user USERNAME [USERID];

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Cause

The employee record is missing the listed required field. The record cannot be loaded into the system until this field is updated. This message can be displayed on any field in the import log that is marked "Required" in the system. 

Resolution

  • The missing data field must be populated in the employee’s record. Once the information has been updated, the file will need to be reimported into the system.
  • To review the list of required fields or modify the required field settings for your account, verify the details in Manage Business Configuration (BCUI). If you are working with a partner, you can ask them to confirm the same details in the Data Model.

Note: If you are updating this information manually and typically rely on an automated import from your HRIS system, ensure that the HRIS system is also updated with the correct information to prevent overwriting your changes.

See Also

KBA 2801085 - How to Work With the Manage Business Configuration (BCUI) feature in SuccessFactors

Keywords

SF, SuccessFactors, PLT, Platform, User Import File, Email, Missing Required Field, error, UDF, FIELDNAME, Username, User id . , KBA , LOD-SF-PLT-MNG , Manage user Issues , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite 2605