How To Fix PQ204 - Error occurred when reading the profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Error occurred when reading the profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ204 - Error occurred when reading the profile ?

  The SAP error message PQ204, which states "Error occurred when reading the profile," typically occurs in the context of SAP Production Planning (PP) or Quality Management (QM) modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the configuration of the profiles, missing data, or authorization problems.
  Causes of PQ204 Error
  
  
  Profile 
  Configuration Issues: The profile that is being accessed may not be correctly configured or may be missing required parameters.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The system may be trying to access a profile that does not exist or is incomplete. This can happen if the profile was deleted or not properly set up.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile, leading to the error.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the SAP system itself.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the profile was transported from one system to another (e.g.,