How To Fix HRBEN00IDOC006 - No validity date entered for length of service or retirement benefit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00IDOC - Error messages for Benefits - Data transmission (IDOC)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No validity date entered for length of service or retirement benefit

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_INVALID_SEGMT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The IDoc segments E1BENRET08 (<ZK>Retirement Plans - Service</>) and
E1BENRET09 (<ZK>Retirement Plans - Estimated Retirement Benefits</>)
contain a field <ZH>VAL_DATE</> that determines the validity date of
the service or benefits information received. This field must be filled
by the party that generates the IDoc. However, the IDoc currently being
processed contains at least one segment on which the field <ZH>VAL_DATE
</> is not filled.
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_PROC_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC006 - No validity date entered for length of service or retirement benefit ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC006 indicates that there is no validity date entered for the length of service or retirement benefit in the IDoc being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and benefits administration when data is being transferred between systems or modules, particularly when using IDocs (Intermediate Documents) for data exchange.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Date: The primary cause of this error is that the IDoc does not contain a validity date for the length of service or retirement benefit. This date is essential for determining the period during which the benefit is applicable.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the data is mapped between the source and target systems, leading to the omission of the validity date.
  Data Entry Errors: If the data was manually entered or generated from another system, there may have been an oversight in providing the necessary validity date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Data: Review the IDoc data to ensure that the validity date for the length of service or retirement benefit is included. You can use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to analyze the IDoc.
  Update the Source System: If the validity date is missing, update the source system to include the necessary validity date before generating the IDoc again.
  Correct Mapping: If the issue is due to incorrect mapping, review the mapping configuration in the middleware or integration tool being used to ensure that the validity date is correctly transferred.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the source system to ensure that all required fields, including validity dates, are populated before the IDoc is created.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling IDocs related to HR benefits to ensure compliance with required fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc types used for HR benefits, such as HRBEN for benefits-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling IDocs in HR.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's benefit records and ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the IDoc processing in a development or quality environment before moving to production to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By addressing the missing validity date and ensuring proper data handling, you should be able to resolve the HRBEN00IDOC006 error effectively.