How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES021 - Contributions are not allowed for plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Contributions are not allowed for plan &

TRANSLATORS: Almost identical to message 026 except for "employee
nor employer contributions"

What causes this issue?

You either tried to enter a pre-tax or post-tax employee contribution
for the plan &V1&, or you tried to set the <LS>Start post-tax
contributions immediately</> indicator. However, this plan allows
neither employee nor employer contributions.

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?

Delete the employee contribution, deselect the <LS>Start post-tax
contributions immediately</> indicator, or cancel enrollment in this
plan.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES021 - Contributions are not allowed for plan & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES021 indicates that contributions are not allowed for a specific benefits plan in the Human Resources module, particularly in the context of benefits administration. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process contributions for a plan that is either not configured to accept contributions or is in a status that does not allow contributions.
  Causes:
  
  Plan Configuration: The benefits plan may not be set up to accept contributions. This could be due to the plan being inactive or not configured correctly in the system.
  Eligibility Issues: The employee may not be eligible for contributions to the specified plan, either due to their employment status or other eligibility criteria.
  Plan Status: The plan may be in a status that does not allow contributions, such as being closed or suspended.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong plan or entering incorrect employee information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the benefits plan configuration in SAP and verify that the plan is active and set up to accept contributions.
  Ensure that the contribution types and limits are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Eligibility:
  
  Check the employee's eligibility for the benefits plan. This can include reviewing their employment status, job classification, and any other criteria that may affect eligibility.
  
  
  
  Verify Plan Status:
  
  Confirm that the plan is not in a closed or suspended status. If it is, you may need to reactivate the plan or select a different plan that is currently active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entered for the employee and the plan. Ensure that the correct plan is selected and that all required fields are filled out accurately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for benefits administration to ensure compliance with all necessary procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (Customizing) to access and modify benefits plan configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to process contributions has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to benefits plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.