How To Fix 4B087 - Maximum number of "Qualified Dependant Child" permissible, is four.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4B - Message Class for Philippines

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Maximum number of "Qualified Dependant Child" permissible, is four.

What causes this issue?

You have marked more than four related persons as "Qualified Dependant
Child".

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?

Restrict the number of related persons marked as "Qualified Dependant
Child" to Four.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4B087 - Maximum number of "Qualified Dependant Child" permissible, is four. ?

  The SAP error message 4B087 indicates that the maximum number of "Qualified Dependant Child" entries permissible in the system is four. This error typically arises in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with family or dependent information in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an attempt is made to enter more than four qualified dependent children for an employee in the system. SAP has a predefined limit for the number of dependents that can be recorded, and exceeding this limit triggers the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Dependent Entries: Check the current entries for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0021 for Family/Dependents).
  
  
  Remove Unnecessary Entries: If there are more than four dependents recorded, you will need to remove or deactivate the entries that are not required. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the entries for dependents that are no longer applicable.
  Deactivating dependents if they are not currently eligible but may need to be retained for historical purposes.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure which dependents to remove or if there are special circumstances, consult with your HR department for guidance.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If your organization requires more than four dependents to be recorded, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to see if the system configuration can be adjusted to allow for more entries. This may involve customizing the system settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0021: This infotype is used to manage family and dependent information in SAP HCM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee data in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage dependent information effectively within the SAP system.