How To Fix HRPAYDE_EXTRA204 - E204: An error occurred when processing the ASN.1 data structure.

HRPAYDE_EXTRA204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_EXTRA - Error messages relating to eXTra-Standard 1.4

• Message number: 204

• Message text: E204: An error occurred when processing the ASN.1 data structure.

What causes this issue?

E204: An error occurred when processing the ASN.1 data structure.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDE_EXTRA204 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA204 (E204) indicates that there was an issue when processing the ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One) data structure, which is often used in the context of data interchange formats, particularly in HR and payroll applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Format Issues: The ASN.1 data structure may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the payroll or HR settings that affect how data is processed.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields may be missing or incomplete, causing the ASN.1 structure to be invalid.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the version of the software and the data structure being processed.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or the specific module being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify that all required fields in the ASN.1