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3392851 - Error when creating Job Requisition from Position Org Chart: "For input string: "FOOTER" with the index 0" - Recruiting Management

Symptom

  • An error occurs when attempting to create job requisitions from Position Org Chart.
  • Sorry, the requisition cannot be created. Creation of a job requisition for position xxx failed. Details: For input string: "FOOTER" with the index 0

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Navigate to Position Org Chart.
  2. Search for the desired position.
  3. Attempt to create a job requisition.
  4. The error message appears.

Cause

The term "FOOTER" is a section type in the job profile template. The error may be due to some data inconsistencies in the metadata framework.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, please navigate to 'OData API Metadata Refresh and Export' and refresh the metadata.

If the issue persists, please follow the other solutions in the KBA 2534674 - How To Fix Inconsistencies In Metadata Framework (MDF).

Keywords

RCM, JPB, Position Org Chart, Job Requisition, Job Req, FOOTER, Job Profile, Metadata Framework, MDF, Data Inconsistency , KBA , LOD-SF-RCM-POS , Position Integration , LOD-SF-RCM , Recruiting Management , LOD-SF-RCM-JOB , Job Postings & Requisitions , LOD-SF-TIH-JPB , Job Profile Builder , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting all versions