2251980 - Error: Invalid IP format when configuring API Login Exceptions

The error "Invalid IP format" occurs when setting up IP addresses in API Login Exceptions. 

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• SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite
• API & Adhoc API Framework

1. Go to Admin Center > Password & Login Policy Settings.
2. Click on "Set API Login exceptions...".
3. Add new or edit a user's security settings.
4. Add the IP address.
5. Save, and the error "Invalid IP format" is returned.

IP address provided is in incorrect format.

1. Ensure that the IP addresses are provided in a valid format.

2. Enter the IP addresses separated by commas, for example: 10.20.30.40, 10.20.30.41.

3. For IP ranges, use the following format: 10.20.30.1-10.20.30.10.

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