How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL208 - Specify description for HCM object selection

CNVHCM_PRESEL208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVHCM_PRESEL - TDMS4HCM: Messages for Object Selection

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Specify description for HCM object selection

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CNVHCM_PRESEL208 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL208 indicates that a description for an HCM (Human Capital Management) object selection has not been specified. This error typically occurs during the data migration process or when using specific tools related to HCM data management, such as the SAP HCM Data Migration Workbench.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required description for an HCM object in the selection criteria. This could happen if:
  
  The user did not provide a description when prompted.
  The description field was left blank in the configuration or data entry.
  There is a misconfiguration in the migration tool or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNVHCM_PRESEL208 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the description field for the HCM object selection, are filled out correctly. Look for any mandatory fields that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are using a migration tool or a specific program, review