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3600322 - (1H 2025) An error occurred while reading the metadata for state compliance forms - Onboarding

Symptom

When external candidate tries to complete w-4 state compliance forms triggers the error: "Error while reading the metadata."

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding

Reproducing the Issue

  1. External candidate/Onboardee logs into the system
  2. When trying to complete w-4 forms triggers the error which makes unable to complete the form

Cause

This is a known issue.

Resolution

Please be informed that the reported issue is addressed. Corrected bundles are updated to production instances as well.

Request you to disable and enable the 'USA State Withholding Forms' switch in the Compliance Settings page under 'United States' (OR). You need to wait till the job is scheduled to run and test for the candidate.

See Also

Keywords

OBX-38577, KI2505, Complete e-Signature on Compliance Forms, compliance signature, signature task, compliance task, completed by, metadata, error , KBA , LOD-SF-OBX-FRM , Compliance 2.0 Country Forms (except i9&EV) , Known Error

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding all versions