How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES016 - Percentage pre-tax contribution for plan & must lie between & and & %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Percentage pre-tax contribution for plan & must lie between & and & %

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a pre-tax employee contribution percentage for the
plan &V1& that does not lie within the range of values allowed by the
plan policy. The plan allows pre-tax contribution of between &V2& and
&V3& percent of employee salary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a pre-tax contribution percentage of between &V2& and &V3&, or
cancel enrollment in this plan.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES016 - Percentage pre-tax contribution for plan & must lie between & and & % ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES016 typically occurs in the context of benefits administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically when dealing with employee benefits plans. This error indicates that the percentage pre-tax contribution for a specific plan is outside the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The pre-tax contribution percentage entered for a benefits plan does not fall within the predefined limits set in the system.
  The limits for the contribution percentage may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  The user may have mistakenly entered an invalid percentage that exceeds the maximum or minimum allowed values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the benefits plan in SAP.
  Verify the minimum and maximum percentage limits set for the pre-tax contributions. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for benefits (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the limits are appropriate for the plan in question.
  
  
  
  Review Input Values:
  
  Double-check the percentage value you are trying to enter for the pre-tax contribution.
  Make sure that the value lies within the defined range. If it does not, adjust the value accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the benefits plan to ensure compliance with the defined contribution limits.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the entry again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to enter valid contribution percentages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (Customizing) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on benefits administration and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.