How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES005 - Employee & is not eligible for plan & on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FMODULES - Error Messages for Benefits - Function Modules

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Employee & is not eligible for plan & on &

What causes this issue?

The selection contains a plan (&V2&) for which the employee &V1& is not
eligible on &V3&. This plan might have a waiting period that is not yet
complete, or other requirements may apply that the employee currently
does not fulfill. Participation can begin at earliest on the
eligibility date (the date on which the employee becomes eligible for
the plan and the earliest day on which a plan participation can begin).

System Response

The system does not allow enrollment in the plan.

How to fix this error?

Remove the plan &V1& from the selection or make sure that the employee
does not select this plan before the eligibility date. If you are sure
that the employee should be eligible for this plan on &V3&, check the
eligibility rule setup.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES005 - Employee & is not eligible for plan & on & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES005 typically indicates that an employee is not eligible for a specific benefits plan on a given date. This error can arise in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the Benefits Administration component.
  Cause:
  
  
  Eligibility Criteria Not Met: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria defined for the benefits plan. This could include factors such as:
  
  Employment status (e.g., full-time vs. part-time)
  Length of service
  Job classification
  Age or other demographic factors
  
  
  
  Plan Configuration Issues: The benefits plan may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to incorrect eligibility checks.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date on which the eligibility is being checked may not align with the plan's effective dates. For example, the plan may not be active on the date in question.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee's current status (e.g., terminated, on leave) may affect their eligibility for certain benefits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Eligibility Criteria: Check the eligibility criteria set for the benefits plan in the SAP system. Ensure that the employee meets all the necessary conditions.
  
  
  Check Plan Configuration: Verify the configuration of the benefits plan in the system. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly, including effective dates and eligibility rules.
  
  
  Verify Dates: Confirm that the date being used for the eligibility check is within the active period of the benefits plan. If the plan is not active on that date, the employee will not be eligible.
  
  
  Employee Status Review: Check the employee's current status in the system. If the employee is on leave or has been terminated, they may not be eligible for the benefits plan.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals for specific details on eligibility rules and benefits configuration.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above factors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates on known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HCM, such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PB10: Maintain Benefits Plans
  PB20: Benefits Administration
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that HR personnel are trained on the benefits administration process and understand how to configure and manage eligibility criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.