How To Fix HRBEN00FEATURES028 - Last weekday could not be obtained from feature

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Last weekday could not be obtained from feature

What causes this issue?

The feature <ZK>LDAYW </>(last day of week) could not find all the
information required to determine a value, or the feature is
inconsistent.
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_NO_FEATURE_RETURN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
It is also possible that customer coding has returned an invalid value
for the feature.
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_NO_FEATURE_RETURN2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
If a user exit is implemented for the feature evaluation, check that it
always returns a number between 1 and 7.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES028 - Last weekday could not be obtained from feature ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES028 indicates that the system was unable to determine the last weekday from a specific feature in the HR module, particularly in the context of benefits administration. This error typically arises when the system is trying to calculate or retrieve information related to benefit eligibility or other HR-related processes that depend on date calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The feature that is supposed to provide the last weekday may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the relevant infotypes or tables that the feature relies on.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard functionality.
  Date Format Issues: The system may be encountering issues with date formats or invalid date entries.
  System Settings: The system settings for the calendar or work schedule may not be properly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration: Review the configuration of the feature in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  Transaction Code: PE03 (to check and maintain features).
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes: Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002, etc.) for the employee to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct.
  
  Transaction Code: PA20 (to display employee data).
  
  
  
  Validate Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard processing of the feature.
  
  
  Check Date Formats: Ensure that the date formats used in the system are consistent and valid. This includes checking user settings and system parameters.
  
  
  System Settings: Verify the settings for the work schedule and calendar in the system. Ensure that the last weekday is defined correctly in the calendar settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific feature to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights into the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  HR Module Documentation: Review the HR module documentation for details on how features are processed and any prerequisites for their correct functioning.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.