How To Fix HRESS031 - An error has occurred in program &2, line &3

HRESS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS - HRESS

• Message number: 031

• Message text: An error has occurred in program &2, line &3

What causes this issue?

The system has detected a technical inconsistency.

System Response

The operation will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the context in which the error occurs.
Since this is probably a program error and not an input error, you
should contact your administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS031 - An error has occurred in program &2, line &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRESS031 typically indicates that there is an issue within a specific program or report in the SAP system. The message format includes placeholders for the program name (&2) and the line number (&3) where the error occurred. This error is often related to issues in the Human Resources (HR) module, but it can occur in other areas as well.
  Causes:
  
  Coding Errors: There may be a bug or an unhandled exception in the ABAP code of the program indicated.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be inconsistent or corrupt, leading to unexpected behavior in the program.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the HR module or related areas can lead to errors during processing.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the program can also trigger errors.
  System Environment: Issues with the SAP system environment, such as memory shortages or database connectivity problems, can lead to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
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