How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES071 - Enter currency for monetary post-tax contribution for plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter currency for monetary post-tax contribution for plan &

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a post-tax contribution amount for the plan &V1&
without specifying a currency for this amount.

How to fix this error?

Enter a currency for the post-tax contribution amount.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES071 - Enter currency for monetary post-tax contribution for plan & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES071 typically occurs in the context of the Benefits Administration module within SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that a monetary post-tax contribution for a specific benefits plan has not been assigned a currency. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Assignment: The error usually arises when a monetary contribution (like a post-tax contribution) is defined for a benefits plan, but the currency for that contribution has not been specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the benefits plan or the employee's benefits profile that prevent the currency from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the currency field may have been left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Benefits Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific benefits plan in SAP.
  Ensure that the monetary post-tax contribution is correctly defined and that a currency is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Benefits Profile:
  
  Check the employee's benefits profile to ensure that all required fields, including currency for contributions, are filled out correctly.
  If the employee has multiple benefits plans, ensure that each plan has the necessary currency information.
  
  
  
  Update Contribution Records:
  
  If the error is related to a specific contribution record, go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for infotype maintenance) and update the record to include the currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Benefits Administration for specific guidance on configuring monetary contributions and currencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears when processing benefits.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and others related to Benefits Administration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify benefits plans and employee records.
  
  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 HR to further investigate the problem.