2772074 - Validation error for external code with special characters

After new b1902 release, a new hard-coded validation has been introduced which does not allow special characters other than dashes (-), and underscores (_) in time off MDF objects.

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SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central - Time off

1. Create a new time off object (like employee time) with special characters in the external code
2. Error Occurs: 'The external code contains illegal characters. Please don't use special characters.'

Having special characters in an object's external code can lead to inconsistent behavior.

If you do not want this validation, please follow the given steps:

• Navigate to Configure Object Definition -> Time Management Configuration
• Set the visibility of the field 'externalCodeChecksDisabled' as editable
• In Manage Data -> Time Management Configuration object, set the field 'Disable External Code checks' as 'Yes'

It is recommended to have the validations enabled in your instance to avoid inconsistent behavior.

TIM-7259

External Code, special character, validation, b1902, time off, MDF object, Employee Central , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-TIM , Time Off , Problem

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central all versions ; SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core 1902