How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES159 - Spouse's birth date could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Spouse's birth date could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the birth date of the employee's spouse
since the cost of at least one plan depends on the age group of the
spouse. However, either no <ZK>Family/Related Person</> (infotype 0021)
record was found for the spouse on the cost calculation key date, or
the birth date of the spouse is not entered in the field P0021-FGBDT on
the record.

System Response

The system stops further processing of this benefit plan.

How to fix this error?

If the employee has a spouse, make sure that a correct infotype 0021
record exists for the spouse and that the birth date is entered on this
record.
If the employee does not have a spouse, check whether it is correct
that the employee is enrolled in a plan with costs dependent on the
spouse's age, although the employee is unmarried.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES159 - Spouse's birth date could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES159, which states "Spouse's birth date could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of employee benefits administration within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or find the birth date of an employee's spouse, which is often required for processing benefits, insurance, or other HR-related functions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The spouse's birth date may not have been entered into the system. This could be due to incomplete employee records or data entry errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to retrieve or display the spouse's information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing or incorrect spouse information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the spouse's information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Records: Verify that the spouse's birth date is correctly entered in the employee's personal data. This can usually be done through the employee master data (infotype 0002).
  Update Information: If the birth date is missing, update the employee's record with the correct information.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the system is configured correctly to access and display spouse information. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes and settings in the SAP HR module.
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the spouse's information. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The relevant infotype for spouse information is typically Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) and Infotype 0021 (Family/Dependents).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed instructions on managing employee data and benefits administration.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.