3570327 - Error message when defining a Custom Object as Containing Sensitive Personal Data for a Given Module

When saving a Custom Object as containing sensitive personal data for a given module, the below error message is shown:

• Legislatively Sensitive Data Configuration cannot be created without enabling Russian Data Privacy or Data Protection and Privacy.

"Image/data in this KBA is from SAP internal systems, sample data, or demo systems. Any resemblance to real data is purely coincidental." 

• SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
• Metadata framework (MDF)

1. Go to Admin Center > Configure Object Definitions.
2. Select Legislative Sensitive Data Configuration from the Create New dropdown. The Legislatively Sensitive Data Configuration page is displayed
3. Provide the Object Type by either entering the object type in the text box or selecting the object type from the dropdown.
4. Select the value for Data Subject Field.
5. Delete Data Protection and Privacy Configuration or do not select Module Name and Functional Area.
6. After clicking save, an error appears: Legislatively Sensitive Data Configuration cannot be created without enabling Russian Data Privacy or Data Protection and Privacy.

Module Name and Functional Area are mandatory fields and cannot be blank or deleted.

1. In the Data Protection and Privacy Configuration, select the Module Name and Functional Area. For example, "Employee Central" and "Time Management" respectively.
2. Then select the context field name for the already selected Object Type and save the changes.

• Defining a Custom Object as Containing Sensitive Personal Data for a Given Module | SAP Help Portal
• KB article 3555389 - Picklist is empty in Functional Area column when configuring Legislatively Sensitive Data Configuration for custom MDF

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