How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES042 - Adjustment authorizations for plan & are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Adjustment authorizations for plan & are inconsistent

<LB>&CAUSE&</>
The adjustment permissions of the plan &V1& are inconsistent. This
error occurs if more than one of the indicator fields <ZK>CHG_BPLAN</>,
<ZK>ADD_BPLAN</>, and <ZK>DEL_BPLAN</> have the value <LB>TRUE</> for
the plan in the offer.

System Response

The plan is not included in the offer for enrollment.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that not more than one of the above fields has the value
<LB>TRUE</> for the plan &V1& in the offer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES042 - Adjustment authorizations for plan & are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES042 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the adjustment authorizations for a specific benefits plan. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the Benefits Administration component.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The adjustment authorizations for the benefits plan may not be correctly configured in the system. This can happen if the settings for the plan do not align with the expected authorizations.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be discrepancies in the data related to the benefits plan, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Authorization Profiles: The user may not have the necessary authorization profiles assigned to perform adjustments on the specified benefits plan.
  
  
  Plan Versioning: If there are multiple versions of a benefits plan, inconsistencies may arise if the adjustment authorizations are not uniformly defined across all versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Benefits Administration configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify that the adjustment authorizations for the specific benefits plan are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the plan is properly defined and that all necessary parameters are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T5UB0, T5UB1) for any inconsistencies or missing data related to the benefits plan.
  Ensure that all required entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Profiles:
  
  Review the authorization profiles assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make adjustments to the specified benefits plan.
  
  
  
  Plan Versions:
  
  If applicable, check if there are multiple versions of the benefits plan and ensure that the adjustment authorizations are consistent across all versions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to see if the error persists.
  If the issue is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or PA30 (to manage employee benefits) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP HCM Benefits Administration documentation for detailed information on configuration and authorization settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.