3776973 - Profile Error 400 When Adding First Data Entry via MDF Deeplink

When adding the first piece of data to a user via MDF Deeplink, an error 400 appears on the page after entering the effective start date: Looks like something went wrong.

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SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

1. Configure the MDF deeplink:https://<app-server-domain>/sf/liveprofile?mdfObjectType=<objectType>&assignmentId=<assignmentID> in the Quick Link or elsewhere
2. Click the link to add initial data for the user
3. Enter the effective Start Date and click apply
4. Error message appears: "Looks like something went wrong." The error 400 help text prompts: "Please pass in a non-empty value for timeslices for draft relevant request." 

This is a known issue that only affects users who create initial data using MDF Deeplink.

The fix for this issue is planned to be deployed on 2H2026 Release.

For release timelines, please refer to SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information.

• Preview: October 12
• Production: November 13 - 14

• KBA-3483860 - How to create deep link for People profile block sections? - SAP for Me 
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• SAP Help Portal -Comparison of MDF Behavior in Legacy and Latest People Profile | SAP Help Portal 
• SAP Help Portal - SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information
• SAP Help Portal - SAP SuccessFactors Patches Knowledge Base

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