How To Fix HRBEN00FEATURES027 - Employer contribution grouping could not be obtained from feature

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Employer contribution grouping could not be obtained from feature

What causes this issue?

The feature <ZK>ERCGR</> (employer contribution grouping) could not
find all the information required to determine a value, or the feature
is inconsistent.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_NO_FEATURE_RETURN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_NO_FEATURE_RETURN2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES027 - Employer contribution grouping could not be obtained from feature ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES027 indicates that the system was unable to retrieve the employer contribution grouping from the specified feature. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the area of benefits administration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The employer contribution grouping may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the feature configuration.
  Feature Not Defined: The feature that is supposed to provide the employer contribution grouping may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data or in the benefit plans that are being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the feature or the related data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 to check the configuration of the feature that is supposed to provide the employer contribution grouping.
  Ensure that the feature is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Employer Contribution Grouping:
  
  Check the configuration of the employer contribution grouping in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary entries exist in the relevant tables (e.g., T5D1A for employer contribution grouping).
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Review the employee master data to ensure that all necessary fields related to benefits and contributions are filled out correctly.
  Check if the employee is assigned to the correct benefit plans and that the plans are configured properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the feature and the related data. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the feature to identify where the retrieval process is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific feature and employer contribution grouping for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE03: Maintain Features
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.