How To Fix HRBEN00IDOC012 - IDoc contains >1 E1BENRET08 segment per plan(&1)/type of service(&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: IDoc contains >1 E1BENRET08 segment per plan(&1)/type of service(&2)

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_INVALID_SEGMT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The IDoc currently being processed contains more than one segment
E1BENRET08 (<ZK>Retirement Plans - Service</>) for benefit plan &V1&
and service type &V2&. However, for each combination of benefit plan
and service type, the IDoc must not contain more than one <ZK>Service
</> segment.
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_PROC_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC012 - IDoc contains >1 E1BENRET08 segment per plan(&1)/type of service(&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC012 indicates that the IDoc being processed contains more than one E1BENRET08 segment for a specific plan and type of service. This is a validation error that occurs during the processing of IDocs related to HR benefits.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple E1BENRET08 segments in the IDoc for the same combination of plan and type of service. Each plan and type of service should only have one corresponding E1BENRET08 segment in the IDoc. When the IDoc is constructed, if the data source (like a flat file or database) has duplicate entries for the same plan and type of service, it will lead to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Structure: Review the IDoc structure to ensure that it adheres to the expected format. Each plan and type of service should only have one E1BENRET08 segment.
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Analyze the source data that is being used to generate the IDoc. Look for duplicate entries for the same plan and type of service. This could involve querying the database or reviewing the flat file.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If duplicates are found, you will need to clean the data. This may involve:
  
  Removing duplicate entries.
  Merging data if necessary (if there are different values that need to be combined).
  Ensuring that the data source only generates unique entries for each plan and type of service.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the IDoc: After cleaning the data, regenerate the IDoc and attempt to process it again.
  
  
  Testing: Before moving to production, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues are introduced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Segments: Understanding the structure of IDocs and the purpose of each segment is crucial. The E1BENRET08 segment is typically used to convey information about benefits.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's documentation for IDocs and HR benefits processing for more detailed information on the expected structure and data requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to monitor and analyze IDocs for errors and to view the details of the IDoc that generated the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.