How To Fix 5F470 - The number of dependents varies from one claim to the next

5F470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 470

• Message text: The number of dependents varies from one claim to the next

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F470 - The number of dependents varies from one claim to the next ?

  The SAP error message 5F470, which states "The number of dependents varies from one claim to the next," typically occurs in the context of processing employee benefits or claims, particularly in the area of payroll or personnel administration. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the number of dependents reported for an employee across different claims or records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Entry: The number of dependents may have been entered differently in various claims or records for the same employee.
  Changes in Dependent Status: If an employee's dependent status has changed (e.g., a dependent was added or removed), but the changes were not consistently updated across all relevant records, this error can occur.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise if the number of dependents was not accurately transferred.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business