How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES079 - Percentage contributions are not allowed for a fixed period (plan &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Percentage contributions are not allowed for a fixed period (plan &)

What causes this issue?

The plan &V1& has been configured as a stock purchase plan with a
contribution defined for a fixed period. Since this contribution is not
defined as a regularly deducted amount, but as a target for the fixed
period as a reference period, it cannot be defined as a percentage of
salary.
Contributions must be defined either as a target amount or as a target
unit (or as a combination of both) so that the system is able to
calculate contributions per period, based on the target contribution
and on the number of deduction periods in the reference period.

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?

Define the target contribution for the fixed period as an amount or
unit or a combination of both.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES079 - Percentage contributions are not allowed for a fixed period (plan &) ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES079 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a benefits plan in the SAP system, specifically related to the contribution type for a fixed period plan. This error typically arises when the system encounters a percentage contribution for a benefits plan that is not allowed for fixed period plans.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The benefits plan is configured to use fixed contributions (e.g., a specific dollar amount) rather than percentage contributions. If a percentage contribution is entered, the system will throw this error.
  Plan Type Misalignment: The plan type may not support percentage contributions, and the configuration settings for the plan need to be reviewed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where a percentage was mistakenly entered instead of a fixed amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Benefits Configuration (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for the specific benefits plan in question.
  Ensure that the plan is set up correctly to either accept fixed contributions or percentage contributions as per the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Contribution Type:
  
  If the plan is intended to use fixed contributions, ensure that all entries for contributions are in fixed amounts rather than percentages.
  If the plan should allow percentage contributions, you may need to adjust the configuration to enable this feature.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the employee records or benefit enrollment data to ensure that the contributions are entered correctly. Change any percentage contributions to fixed amounts if the plan does not support percentages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring benefits plans and contributions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the benefits plan functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring benefits plans.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on benefits administration and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the benefits plan is configured correctly for your organization's needs.