How To Fix HRBEN00IDOC011 - Plan at position &1 is not allocated to the current provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Plan at position &1 is not allocated to the current provider

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_INVALID_SEGMT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The fields <ZH>BAREA</> and <ZH>BPLAN</> at position &V1& of the IDoc
segment E1BENRET05 (<ZK>Insured Person - Retirement Plans </>) refer to
a benefit plan that is not assigned to the same provider as indicated
by field <ZH>PROID</> of segment E1BENRET01 (<ZK>Header data</>).
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_PROC_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC011 - Plan at position &1 is not allocated to the current provider ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC011 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of a benefits plan to a provider in the context of HR (Human Resources) and Benefits Administration. Specifically, the error states that a plan at a certain position is not allocated to the current provider, which can occur during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) related to benefits data.
  Cause:
  
  Plan-Provider Mapping: The benefits plan you are trying to process is not correctly mapped to the provider in the system. This could be due to missing configuration or incorrect settings in the benefits administration module.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent in the IDoc, such as incorrect plan IDs or provider IDs.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the benefits plan or provider may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Inactive Plans: The plan may be inactive or not available for the current period or for the specific employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan-Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Benefits Administration (usually found in SPRO under "Benefits" settings).
  Verify that the plan in question is correctly assigned to the provider. Ensure that the plan is active and available for the relevant employee group.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE19 to analyze the IDoc that generated the error. Check the segments and fields to ensure that the plan and provider IDs are correct.
  Look for any discrepancies in the data being sent.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee's master data is correctly set up and that they are eligible for the benefits plan in question.
  Check if the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit that corresponds to the provider.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to HR Benefits Administration for any specific requirements or known issues regarding plan-provider assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  WE02: To view IDocs.
  WE19: To test IDocs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing the IDoc has the necessary authorizations to access and modify benefits-related data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP HR modules for further assistance.