Symptom
- Validation for Finnish NationalID is not working correctly after enabling the latest people profile (latest history and edit view).
- Attempting to save the record returns an error about the wrong format and the save action is blocked.
- Error message: "wrong format".
- An asterisk (*) icon is added to the NationalID field.
Environment
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SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to an employee’s profile and open the National ID Information portlet.
- Add a NationalID for Finland (Type: Henkilötunnus) with a valid format and attempt to save.
- Observe that saving is not possible, an error “wrong format” appears, and an asterisk is added to the NationalID field.
Cause
- Known product defect in the latest people profile validation for Finnish NationalID
Resolution
Engineering team has identified the root cause and developed a code fix for the issue. The fix will be implemented as part of the B2611 Release.
- Preview release date: 12-Oct-2026
- Production release date: 13-Nov-2026
See Also
Keywords
finnish national id, henkilötunnus, people profile, latest people profile, id validation error, wrong format, cannot save, national id portlet, identity information portlet, employee profile error, add new employee, hire wizard, asterisk on field, B2611, LOD-SF-EC-PER-NAT, ECT-270978, INC22782191 , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-PER-NAT , National ID - Config, Rules, RBP, UI , Known Error
Product
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central all versions
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