Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc) 
Message number: 204
Message text: HESA PERSON Record Validation Check &1 failed
The employee has had a PERSON record created that fails one of the
validation checks below;
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Code,,Sev,,No.,,Abbrev,,DescriptionEITHER incorrect data has been stored in the HESA infotypes, by the
incorrect maintenance of the customising tables that relate to the error
in question or the HESA return has incorrectly generated the person
record.
If you can resolve this problem by correcting the employees master data
then do so.
If you cannot resolve this problem by correcting the employees master
data then please raise a customer message referencing the specific code
that has failed. In this case, it is likely that this is due to a fault
in the logical design of the HESA return and not necessarily the
employee's data.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER204 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) PERSON record in the SAP system. This error typically arises during the process of submitting or validating HESA data, which is essential for compliance with reporting requirements in the UK higher education sector.
Cause: The error message "Record Validation Check &1 failed" suggests that a specific validation rule has not been met for the HESA PERSON record. Common causes for this error include: Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be empty or contain invalid data. This could include fields like personal identifiers, demographic information, or enrollment details. Data Format Issues: The data entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric values). Business Rules Violations: The data may violate specific business rules defined by HESA, such as age limits, enrollment status, or course details.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration
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