How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES173 - Total refunded contributions (& &) greater than selected contribution

HRBEN00FMODULES173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Total refunded contributions (& &) greater than selected contribution

TRANSLATORS: Similar to message 172

What causes this issue?

For a flexible spending account, you tried to select an annual
contribution that is lower than the total amount of reimbursed claims
(year-to-date).

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?

Select an annual FSA contribution of at least &V1& &V2& to take account
of year-to-date claim reimbursements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES173 - Total refunded contributions (& &) greater than selected contribution ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES173 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the contributions related to employee benefits, specifically that the total refunded contributions exceed the selected contribution amount. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data may have been entered for either the total refunded contributions or the selected contribution amount.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the benefits module, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Timing Issues: The contributions may have been updated or refunded after the payroll run was processed, leading to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Refunds: If multiple refunds have been processed for the same contribution, it could lead to the total refunded contributions exceeding the original amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the entries for the total refunded contributions and the selected contribution amount. Ensure that they are accurate and reflect the correct values.
  Review Configuration: Examine the