How To Fix 3F109 - Eligibility rule & for eligibility group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Eligibility rule & for eligibility group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The eligibility rules must be stored in table T71C5 for the eligibility
groups. The value "&V1&" has not been created in the table for the
group "&V2&".

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?

Notify your system administrator so that he/she can make the entry in
the table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F109 - Eligibility rule & for eligibility group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 3F109 typically indicates that there is an issue with eligibility rules or eligibility groups in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in relation to benefits administration or payroll processing. This error suggests that the eligibility rule or group you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Eligibility Rule/Group: The eligibility rule or group you are referencing in your configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the benefits or payroll setup where the eligibility rules or groups are not properly defined or linked.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the eligibility rules/groups were not transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the eligibility rules/groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the eligibility rules and groups are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the eligibility rules are assigned to the correct plans or programs.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Eligibility Rules/Groups:
  
  If the eligibility rule or group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under the benefits or payroll module.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary eligibility rules and groups were included.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary permissions to access the eligibility rules/groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on eligibility rules and groups in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the eligibility rules/groups are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA20 or PA30 for employee data, and S_PH0_48000140 for eligibility checks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to eligibility rules and groups.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 3F109 error message in SAP.