How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES148 - Employee not eligible because too young

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Employee not eligible because too young

What causes this issue?

The policy of this plan requires employees to have reached a
minimum age in order to be eligible for participation. The current
employee does not fulfill this requirement.

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 HRBEN00FMODULES148 - Employee not eligible because too young ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES148 indicates that an employee is not eligible for a specific benefit or program because they are considered "too young." This typically occurs in the context of benefits administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of employee benefits (HR Benefits).
  Cause:
  
  Age Restrictions: The error is usually triggered when the employee's age does not meet the minimum age requirement set for a particular benefit or program. For example, certain retirement plans, health benefits, or other employee programs may have age criteria that must be satisfied.
  Date of Birth: The employee's date of birth may be incorrectly entered in the system, leading to an inaccurate calculation of their age.
  Benefit Configuration: The configuration of the benefits program in SAP may have specific eligibility criteria that are not being met by the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee's Date of Birth: Verify that the employee's date of birth is correctly entered in the system. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data (infotype 0002 - Personal Data) and ensuring the date is accurate.
  Review Eligibility Criteria: Check the eligibility criteria for the specific benefit or program in question. This can usually be found in the configuration settings for the benefits module. Ensure that the criteria align with the organization's policies.
  Adjust Benefit Configuration: If the eligibility criteria are too restrictive or need to be updated, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to adjust the settings accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the specific benefit program to ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific problems or provide guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the benefit has the necessary roles and authorizations to view and modify employee benefits.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct testing with a sample employee to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the eligibility is correctly processed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.