How To Fix HRBEN00IDOC013 - IDoc contains more than one E1BENRET09 segment per plan(&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: IDoc contains more than one E1BENRET09 segment per plan(&1)

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_INVALID_SEGMT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The IDoc currently being processed contains more than one segment
E1BENRET09 (<ZK>Retirement Plans - Estimated Retirement Benefits</>)
for benefit plan &V1&. However, for each benefit plan the IDoc must not
contain more than one <ZK>Benefits</> 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 HRBEN00IDOC013 - IDoc contains more than one E1BENRET09 segment per plan(&1) ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC013 indicates that the IDoc being processed contains more than one E1BENRET09 segment for a specific benefits plan. This is a validation error that occurs during the processing of IDocs related to HR benefits data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the structure of the IDoc. Each benefits plan should have only one E1BENRET09 segment associated with it. If the IDoc contains multiple segments for the same plan, it violates the expected structure, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the IDoc Structure: Check the IDoc that is causing the error. You can use transaction WE02 or WE19 to view the IDoc details. Look for the E1BENRET09 segments and identify if there are duplicates for the same benefits plan.
  
  
  Correct the Data Source: If the IDoc is generated from a data source (like a file or a database), investigate the source data to ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries for the same benefits plan. You may need to adjust the data extraction or transformation logic to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  Modify the IDoc: If you have the ability to modify the IDoc before it is processed, you can remove the duplicate E1BENRET09 segments for the specific plan. Ensure that only one segment per plan is retained.
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the IDoc. You can use transaction BD87 to reprocess the IDoc after it has been corrected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the structure of the IDoc or how to correct it, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team for guidance on the expected IDoc structure for benefits processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types related to HR benefits, such as HRBEN00.
  Segment Definitions: Understand the purpose of the E1BENRET09 segment and how it relates to benefits plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the IDoc processing works as expected without generating further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your IDocs are structured correctly for processing in SAP.