How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES097 - Start and/or end of fixed period for & not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Start and/or end of fixed period for & not specified

What causes this issue?

For the stock purchase plan &V1&, you want contributions to be based on
a fixed reference period. The system requires the start and end date of
the reference period in order to calculate contributions per payroll
period. However, you have not entered one of these dates.

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?

Make sure that both the start and end date of the fixed period are
specified for the plan &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES097 - Start and/or end of fixed period for & not specified ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES097 typically occurs in the context of the Benefits Administration module within SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the start and/or end date for a fixed period for a specific benefit or eligibility rule has not been specified. 
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The error is primarily caused by the absence of a defined start date and/or end date for a benefit plan or eligibility rule in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the benefits module where the fixed periods for benefits are not properly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: During the data entry process, the required fields for the fixed period may have been left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Benefit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the benefits module in SAP.
  Ensure that all benefit plans and eligibility rules have defined start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Records:
  
  If the error is related to a specific employee, check their benefits records.
  Ensure that the fixed period for the benefits assigned to the employee is correctly specified with both start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Review Eligibility Rules:
  
  Check the eligibility rules associated with the benefits to ensure that they are correctly configured with the necessary date ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, test the changes by attempting to process the benefits again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring benefits and eligibility rules.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration) or PA30 (to view employee data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to benefit configurations and employee records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRBEN00FMODULES097 error in SAP.