How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES197 - Inconsistent values for pre-tax indicator for plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Inconsistent values for pre-tax indicator for plan &

What causes this issue?

When generating a benefit offer for the current employee, the system
evaluated the pre-/post-tax deductions settings for the plan &V1&, in
which the employee is already enrolled. The employee's selection
regarding pre-/post-tax deductions for the plan is not consistent with
the plan definition. The plan definition was probably changed after
enrollment took place.

System Response

In order to enable you to correct this inconsistency, the system does
not exclude the plan from the offer, and issues this message as a
warning only. However, if you try to reenroll the employee into the
plan &V1& without changing the pre-/post-tax selection to match the
plan definition, an error message will be issued and enrollment will
not be possible.

How to fix this error?

Complete the enrollment.
Ensure that all the records for this employee for the plan &V1& have
the correct pre-/post-tax selection.
If the plan definition was changed, you may also need to split those
infotype records whose validity period includes the date on which the
change was made.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES197 - Inconsistent values for pre-tax indicator for plan & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES197 indicates that there are inconsistent values for the pre-tax indicator for a specific benefits plan in the Human Resources module, particularly in the Benefits Management (HRBEN) area. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the configuration or data entries related to the benefits plans.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The pre-tax indicator for the benefits plan may not be set consistently across different configurations or related infotypes.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing entries in the employee's benefits data, such as infotype 0171 (Benefits) or infotype 0167 (Health Plans).
  Plan Configuration Issues: The benefits plan itself may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to inconsistencies in how pre-tax deductions are applied.
  Multiple Plans: If an employee is enrolled in multiple plans that have different pre-tax indicators, this can lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the benefits plan in the SAP system. Ensure that the pre-tax indicator is set correctly and consistently across all relevant settings.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (Customizing)
  Navigate to: Personnel Management > Benefits > Benefits Administration > Plan Configuration
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's benefits data for any inconsistencies. Look for:
  
  Infotype 0171 (Benefits)
  Infotype 0167 (Health Plans)
  Ensure that the pre-tax indicators are consistent with the plan configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entries: If you find any discrepancies in the employee's data, correct them. Make sure that the pre-tax indicator aligns with the benefits plan configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on configuring benefits plans and pre-tax indicators.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration by running a simulation or processing a payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to benefits management, such as 0171 (Benefits) and 0167 (Health Plans).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message HRBEN00FMODULES197.