How To Fix HRBEN00IDOC014 - Conversion error in segment E1BENRET08 for plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Conversion error in segment E1BENRET08 for plan &

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_INVALID_SEGMT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system was not able to convert the received service for plan &V1&
in segment E1BENRET08 (<ZK>Retirement Plans - Service</>) into
numerical values.
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_PROC_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC014 - Conversion error in segment E1BENRET08 for plan & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC014 indicates a conversion error in the segment E1BENRET08 of an IDoc related to benefits administration. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being processed in the IDoc, particularly when the data does not conform to the expected format or when required fields are missing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent in the IDoc may not match the expected format. For example, numeric fields may contain non-numeric characters, or date fields may not be in the correct format.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields in the segment may be missing or empty, leading to conversion errors.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the IDoc is being generated from a source system, there may be issues with how the data is being mapped to the IDoc structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the benefits plan or the IDoc processing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Data: Review the data in the IDoc for the segment E1BENRET08. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  Validate Mapping: If the IDoc is generated from an external system, verify that the mapping of fields from the source system to the IDoc structure is correct.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the benefits plan in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Use Transaction WE02/WE05: Use these transactions to analyze the IDoc and identify the specific data causing the conversion error. Look for any error messages or warnings that can provide more context.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the IDoc processing to identify where the conversion error is occurring. This may require technical expertise in ABAP programming.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IDoc processing and benefits administration for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Structure: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the IDoc and the specific segment E1BENRET08 to understand what data is expected.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the HRBEN00 IDoc processing.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE19 (IDoc test tool) to simulate IDoc processing and test with different data inputs.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the conversion error in the IDoc segment E1BENRET08.