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3775134 - Error Message "You cannot create, edit, or delete ID HCM using this channel" (WFD_WP1_MSG119)

Symptom

When creating, editing, or deleting the identification type HCM in the Maintain Business Partner app, Manage Business Partner Master Data app, or through the Business Partner OData API, the following error message is displayed: You cannot create, edit, or delete ID HCM033 using this channel.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Cause

HCM identification types are protected and can only be maintained through supported workforce person integration channels. The restriction applies to HCM identification types such as:

  • HCM001 – Employee ID
  • HCM030 – Service Performer PERNR
  • HCM032 – PERNR – Main Employment
  • HCM033 – PERNR – Employment

Resolution

This is the standard system behavior.Maintain HCM identification types only through the supported workforce person integration channels, such as:

  • SOAP APIs.
  • Excel import.
  • SAP Master Data Integration (MDI).
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (JB1).
  • Manage Workforce app.

See Also

Refer to: Prevention of Maintenance of HCM-Related Data.

Keywords

personnel number, by design, maintenance restriction, manual maintenance blocked, employee identifier, employment assignment, BP ID type, API_BUSINESS_PARTNER, WFD WP1 MSG119, MSG119, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, non-editable identifiers, read-only identifiers, maintenance via BP blocked, channel limitation , KBA , CA-WFD-INT , S/4HANA Cloud Workforce Domain Integration , LO-MD-BP-2CL , Business Partners for Public Cloud , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions