How To Fix HRBEN00FORMS017 - You cannot specify a test person for COBRA letter printing

HRBEN00FORMS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FORMS - Error Messages for Benefits - Form Generation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You cannot specify a test person for COBRA letter printing

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HRBEN00FORMS017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBEN00FORMS017, which states "You cannot specify a test person for COBRA letter printing," typically occurs in the context of COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) letter generation in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system does not allow the use of a test person when generating COBRA letters, as these letters are official documents that must be generated for actual employees or beneficiaries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Person Usage: The error arises when a user attempts to generate COBRA letters using a test person or a dummy employee record. COBRA letters are legal documents that require accurate and valid employee data.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict the generation of certain documents for test or inactive personnel.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Valid Employee Records: Ensure that you are using a valid employee record instead of a test person. The employee should be an active participant in the COBRA program.
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