How To Fix 5U355 - COBRA variables for state & have not been defined

5U355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 355

• Message text: COBRA variables for state & have not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U355 - COBRA variables for state & have not been defined ?

  The SAP error message "5U355 COBRA variables for state & have not been defined" typically relates to the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) functionality within SAP, which is used for managing health insurance coverage for employees who have left the company or have had a qualifying event.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system is trying to process COBRA-related data for a specific state, but the necessary COBRA variables or configurations for that state have not been defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The COBRA variables for the specific state have not been set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect State Code: The state code being referenced may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry that lead to the system not being able to find the required COBRA variables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following