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2500964 - Do Not User V4admin as User - System System (v4admin user is inactive)

Symptom

  • While trying to activate user V4Admin via import, the following error is encountered:

    • Failed to add/update user [v4admin] "System System" (N/A;N/A;N/A): Invalid User Id - "v4admin"

  • After update data from user V4Admin, Check Tool identified changes as issue/warning.

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite

Cause

  • v4admin is a hardcoded inactive user that is used for system processes across the entire SuccessFactors Environment.

Resolution

The user should NOT be changed as it is required for system processes and should not be used as job owner or any other tasks on the system.

  • V4admin is a hardcoded inactive user that is used for system processes across the entire SuccessFactors Environment.

FAQ - Additional Information

Q) Where can I get information on this from the Guide?

A) Guide: Managing Mass Changes in Employee Central - Chapter: Implementation of Off Cycle Event Batch

See Also

  • 2319093 - v4admin changes in Manage Business Configuration
  • 2719010 - Employee Central - Off Cycle Event Batch
  • 2592167 - How to Create a User or Group of Users for an Off Cycle Event Batch Job
  • 2473257 - MDF Objects not available in Configure Object Definitions
  • 2589774 - MDF Object Definition to DB Sync or Refresh Metadata Cache
  • 2533061 - Initiate PM Form On Job Change Event: How to Configure the Off Cycle Event Batch for future dated Scenarios

Keywords

V4Admin, System User, Invalid User Id, v4admin, Failed to add/update user [v4admin], System System,v4admin, Off Cycle Event Batch, MDF Object Definition To DB SYNC , KBA , LOD-SF-PLT , Platform Foundational Capabilities , LOD-SF-EC , Employee Central , LOD-SF-EC-ADM , Admin Tools (EC Core only) , LOD-SF-EC-PRV , Provisioning Changes , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite all versions