How To Fix 5N008 - HI group is invalid for the type of family/related person entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: HI group is invalid for the type of family/related person entered

What causes this issue?

You have entered a health insurance group
[ziektekostenverzekeringsgroep] and a contribution scale [premieklasse]
in field <LS>HI Group/Contr.Scale</> that is invalid for the type of
relative entered in field <LS>Family/Related Person</>.

System Response

The infotype record cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the values for the fields <LS>Family/Related Person </> and
<LS>HI Group/Contr. Scale</> and change if necessary. Please note that
only HI Group '02' can be selected for family/related person type
'Partner', that HI Group '03' is applicable to children and HI Group
'04' to studying children.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N008 - HI group is invalid for the type of family/related person entered ?

  The SAP error message 5N008 indicates that there is an issue with the HI (Health Insurance) group being invalid for the type of family or related person that has been entered in the system. This error typically arises in the context of employee master data management, particularly when dealing with health insurance and family-related data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect HI Group Assignment: The HI group assigned to the employee or family member does not match the expected values for the type of family member (e.g., spouse, child).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for health insurance groups may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data entries in the employee master data or family member records.
  Missing Data: Required fields may be missing or incorrectly filled out, leading to the system being unable to validate the HI group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check HI Group Assignment:
  
  Verify that the HI group assigned to the employee or family member is correct and valid for the type of family member entered.
  Ensure that the HI group is configured to accept the specific family member type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the health insurance groups are correctly set up in the system.
  Check the configuration for family relationships and ensure that they align with the HI group settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entries:
  
  Review the employee master data and family member records for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Make sure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on HI group assignments and family member types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes by attempting to save or process the employee data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master data and health insurance configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules for further assistance.