How To Fix HRBEN00INFOTYPES002 - For start date &, the new currency & is valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00INFOTYPES - Error Messages for Benefits - Infotypes

• Message number: 002

• Message text: For start date &, the new currency & is valid

What causes this issue?

The start date of the infotype record has changed. As of the new start
date, a new currency is valid for the benefit area.

System Response

The system replaces the previous currency with the currency that is
valid on the current start date of this record.

How to fix this error?

Since the amounts shown on this record were entered when the old
currency was displayed, they might not be correct for the new currency.
You should therefore check that all the amounts displayed in this
record refer to the new currency, and adjust any incorrect amounts, if
necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES002 - For start date &, the new currency & is valid ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES002 typically occurs in the context of the Benefits Administration module within SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that there is an issue with the currency validity for a specific start date in the infotype being processed.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Currency Configuration: The currency specified for the benefit or infotype is not valid for the given start date. This could be due to changes in currency settings or the currency not being active for that period.
  
  
  Date Mismatch: The start date for the infotype may not align with the validity period of the currency. For example, if the currency was only valid from a certain date onward, and you are trying to use it before that date, this error will occur.
  
  
  Missing Currency Data: There may be missing or incomplete configuration for the currency in the system, which can lead to this error when trying to process benefits.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates) and verify the validity of the currency for the specified date.
  Ensure that the currency is active and has the correct exchange rate set for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Data:
  
  Check the infotype data (e.g., infotype 0014 for recurring payments or infotype 0015 for additional payments) to ensure that the start date and currency are correctly entered.
  Make sure that the infotype is configured correctly and that the currency is appropriate for the benefit being processed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the currency is valid but the start date is incorrect, consider adjusting the start date to a period where the currency is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for the benefits and currencies in the SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a validity period and can contain various fields, including currency.
  Currency Configuration: Proper configuration of currencies in SAP is crucial for financial transactions, especially in modules like HR where benefits and payroll are involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRBEN00INFOTYPES002 error message.