How To Fix HRPBSIN_REPORTING008 - ESS service is Inactive.

HRPBSIN_REPORTING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSIN_REPORTING - Message Class for Reporting ESS Scenarios

• Message number: 008

• Message text: ESS service is Inactive.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSIN_REPORTING008 - ESS service is Inactive. ?

  The SAP error message "HRPBSIN_REPORTING008 ESS service is Inactive" typically indicates that the Employee Self-Service (ESS) service related to the HR module is not active or properly configured in the SAP system. This can prevent users from accessing certain functionalities related to HR reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Service: The ESS service for HR reporting is not activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ESS service.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the backend settings that prevent the service from functioning correctly.
  System Updates: Recent updates or changes in the system may have inadvertently deactivated the service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the ESS Service:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the path for the ESS service (usually under default_host/sap/bc/ess).
  Check if the service is active. If it is inactive, right-click on the service and select "Activate Service".
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and