How To Fix ESSC_GENERIC210 - Employee required to run the application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESSC_GENERIC - ESSC Generic Services

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Employee required to run the application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC210 - Employee required to run the application ?

  The SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC210 typically indicates that the system requires an employee-related context to run the application, but it is unable to find the necessary employee data. This error often occurs in the context of Employee Self-Service (ESS) applications or similar modules where employee-specific information is essential for the application to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Data: The employee data may not be available in the system, or the employee ID may not be correctly passed to the application.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employee data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the application settings or in the backend system that prevents the application from retrieving the required employee information.
  Session Context: The session may not have been initialized correctly, leading to a lack of employee context.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Ensure that the employee data exists in the system. Verify that the employee ID is correct and that the employee is active in the system.
  User Authorization: Check the user’s authorization roles and profiles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access employee data.
  Session Initialization: Ensure that the application is correctly initializing the session context. This may involve checking the application code or configuration settings.
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, consider debugging the application to see where it fails to retrieve the employee data.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the ESSC_GENERIC210 error for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA20, PA30) to view employee data and ensure it is correctly set up.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG to ensure they have access to the necessary employee-related transactions and data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESSC_GENERIC210 error in your SAP environment.