How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES204 - No predecessor infotype 1 record found for validity date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No predecessor infotype 1 record found for validity date &1

What causes this issue?

The system found that an expected predecessor infotype 1 record was
missing. This is often related to the fact that work agreement item data
is sent, where the validity ends before the full transmission start
date.

System Response

The replication of the employee data is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Check the inbound service message, which can be displayed in the web
service monitor (transaction SRTUTIL), if it contains a Work
AgreementItem node with a ValidityPeriod-EndDate smaller than the
FullTransmissionStartDate.
You should also check whether all Your global data types
PERSONNEL_EVENT_TYPE_CODE are mapped to personnel events in customizing
table T77SFEC_MAP_CC.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES204 - No predecessor infotype 1 record found for validity date &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES204 indicates that the system could not find a predecessor infotype 1 record for the specified validity date. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or when dealing with employee master data in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: There is no existing record in Infotype 1 (Organizational Assignment) for the employee on the specified validity date.
  Incorrect Validity Date: The validity date provided does not correspond to any existing records in the infotype.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrectly maintained records in the infotype.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotype records for the employee in question.
  Verify if there is a valid record in Infotype 1 for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype Record:
  
  If there is no record for the specified date, you may need to create a new record in Infotype 1 (Organizational Assignment) for that date.
  If the record exists but is not valid for the specified date, consider updating the record to ensure it covers the required validity period.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related infotypes are correctly maintained and consistent. Sometimes, issues in other infotypes can lead to problems in Infotype 1.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 1 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype contains essential information about an employee's organizational assignment, including their position, job, and organizational unit.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for actions) to manage HR master data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.