How To Fix 5U354 - COBRA coverage period for type & has not been defined

5U354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: COBRA coverage period for type & has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U354 - COBRA coverage period for type & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message "5U354 COBRA coverage period for type & has not been defined" typically relates to the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) functionality within SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined coverage period for a specific COBRA coverage type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the COBRA coverage period for the specified coverage type has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Coverage Type: The coverage type being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the coverage type is incorrectly specified in the relevant infotype or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for COBRA in the SAP system. This is typically found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  Personnel Management > Benefits > COBRA >