How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES090 - Post-tax contribution for plan & cannot be decreased

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Post-tax contribution for plan & cannot be decreased

What causes this issue?

You tried to decrease the post-tax contribution for the plan &V1&.
However, the permissions for the adjustment reason do not allow this.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES090 - Post-tax contribution for plan & cannot be decreased ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES090 typically occurs in the context of benefits administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with post-tax contributions for benefit plans. This error indicates that there is an attempt to decrease a post-tax contribution amount for a benefit plan, which is not allowed according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent decreases in post-tax contributions once they have been established. This is often a business rule to ensure compliance with tax regulations or company policies.
  Plan Rules: The specific benefit plan may have rules that do not allow for reductions in contributions after a certain point in time (e.g., after the enrollment period).
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry process where a user is attempting to modify the contribution incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the benefit plan in question. Ensure that the rules regarding post-tax contributions are correctly set up according to your organization's policies.
  Consult Business Rules: Verify the business rules associated with the benefit plan. If the plan does not allow for decreases, you may need to communicate this to the employee or user attempting to make the change.
  Modify Contributions: If a decrease is necessary, consider whether it can be done through a different method, such as terminating the current plan and enrolling in a new one with the desired contribution level.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in benefits administration are trained on the rules and processes related to contributions to avoid similar errors in the future.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this issue. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP HCM documentation related to benefits administration for detailed guidelines on managing contributions.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message HRBEN00FMODULES090 effectively.