Symptom
After the 1H 2026 Release, the error below started occurring in EmpJob OData API Upserts:
"Maximum length limit exceeded for field eeo1JobCategory: actual length: 33; maximum length: 32."
However, when checking this field configuration, it has a maximum length of 256.
Environment
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
- OData API
Resolution
Product Engineering is investigating a solution.
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The fix for this behavior is scheduled to be deployed on 2605.p5 expected to be delivered on May 19th (subject to changes)
Workaround
Use the Picklist option ID instead in your upsert payload.
See Also
- SAP Help Portal - SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information
- SAP Help Portal - SAP SuccessFactors Patches Knowledge Base
- KBA 2171560 - How to be notified of new or updated SAP Notes or KBAs
Keywords
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