How To Fix ESSC_GENERIC204 - Failed to generate new HCM process in logical system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESSC_GENERIC - ESSC Generic Services

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Failed to generate new HCM process in logical system &1

What causes this issue?

The activity ID cannot be generated, and as a result the HCM process
cannot be created.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC204 - Failed to generate new HCM process in logical system &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC204 indicates that there was a failure in generating a new HCM (Human Capital Management) process in the specified logical system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the HCM process or the logical system settings.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the process.
  System Connectivity: There could be issues with the connection between the systems involved (e.g., between the front-end and back-end systems).
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the employee master records or related tables can lead to this error.
  Process Definition Issues: The HCM process definition may not be correctly set up or may be missing required components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the HCM process in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined and