How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES044 - Beneficiary &/& cannot be a contigent beneficiary at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Beneficiary &/& cannot be a contigent beneficiary at the same time

What causes this issue?

The beneficiary &V1&/&V2& is selected as a contingent beneficiary.
However, the system does not allow a beneficiary to be a contingent
beneficiary for the same plan at the same time.

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?

Do not select the beneficiary &V1&/&V2& as a contingent beneficiary for
the same plan at the same time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES044 - Beneficiary &/& cannot be a contigent beneficiary at the same time ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES044 indicates that there is a conflict in the beneficiary setup within the SAP HR Benefits module. Specifically, it states that a beneficiary cannot be designated as both a primary beneficiary and a contingent beneficiary at the same time.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A beneficiary has been incorrectly assigned to both the primary and contingent beneficiary roles in the system.
  There may be a data entry error where the same individual is mistakenly listed in both categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Beneficiary Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where beneficiaries are assigned (e.g., transaction code PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Check the entries for the beneficiary in question to see if they are listed as both a primary and contingent beneficiary.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignments:
  
  If the same individual is listed in both roles, decide which role they should occupy based on your organization's policies.
  Remove the individual from one of the roles (either primary or contingent) to ensure they are only assigned to one category.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and exit the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Attempt to process the benefits again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP HR documentation for specific guidelines on managing beneficiaries.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to beneficiary assignments.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct beneficiary assignments, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for benefits administration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or enhancements provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your beneficiary assignments are correctly configured in the SAP system.