How To Fix HRBEN00FEATURES017 - Employee's disibility indicator not available for feature

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FEATURES - Error Messages for Benefits - Features

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Employee's disibility indicator not available for feature

What causes this issue?

The employee does not have a valid infotype (0077) record.

System Response

A form needs to read the disability indicator from this infotype in
order to fill a structure.
Benefits features requiring this information for enrollment then read
this structure. The features were unable to find this information and
therefore this error was caused in the enrollment.

How to fix this error?

Double check that the employee has an infotype (0077) record which
begins on or before the employee enrollment period.
Check that the disability indicator is correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES017 - Employee's disibility indicator not available for feature ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES017 indicates that the employee's disability indicator is not available for the specified feature in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) and benefits administration, particularly when dealing with employee data related to disability benefits.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The disability indicator may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant infotypes or feature settings.
  Incorrect Feature Assignment: The feature that is supposed to handle the disability indicator may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, such as missing or incorrect disability-related information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the disability indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the disability indicator is properly defined in the relevant features (e.g., feature HRBEN00).
  Verify that the necessary infotypes (like IT0001, IT0002, etc.) are correctly set up to capture disability information.
  
  
  
  Review Feature Assignment:
  
  Check if the feature that is supposed to handle the disability indicator is correctly assigned to the employee group or personnel area.
  You can use transaction code PE03 to review and modify features.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the disability indicator is filled out correctly in the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the disability indicator.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific feature and error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  PE03: Maintain features
  PA20/PA30: Display/Change employee master data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRBEN00FEATURES017 error message.