How To Fix HRBEN00INFOTYPES005 - You cannot choose beneficiaries for this plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You cannot choose beneficiaries for this plan

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter beneficiaries for this plan. However, the system
found no beneficiaries who were eligible for this plan, or no
beneficiaries whatsoever. The most probable causes for the absence of
beneficiaries are as follows.
The plan at hand is not configured to allow coverage for beneficiaries.
The employee has no valid records in the <LS>Family/Related Persons</>
or <LS>External Organizations</> infotypes (0021 and 0219,
respectively).

How to fix this error?

If you expected a certain person or organization to appear in the list
of possible beneficiaries and if the system did not find that entity,
ensure that an active Infotype 0021 or 0219 record exists for that
entity on the begin date of the current record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES005 - You cannot choose beneficiaries for this plan ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES005 ("You cannot choose beneficiaries for this plan") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically when dealing with benefits administration. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection of beneficiaries for a specific benefits plan.
  Causes:
  
  Plan Configuration: The benefits plan may not be configured to allow beneficiaries. This could be due to settings in the plan configuration that restrict beneficiary selection.
  Eligibility Criteria: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria for selecting beneficiaries for the specific benefits plan.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or in the benefits plan configuration.
  Status of the Plan: The benefits plan may be inactive or not available for the employee at the time of selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select beneficiaries for the plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Plan Configuration: Review the configuration of the benefits plan in the SAP system to ensure that it allows for beneficiary selection. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify Employee Eligibility: Ensure that the employee is eligible for the benefits plan. Check the eligibility criteria defined for the plan and confirm that the employee meets these criteria.
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that may affect the selection of beneficiaries.
  Plan Status: Confirm that the benefits plan is active and available for the employee. If the plan is inactive, it may need to be reactivated.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data or SPRO for configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to benefits administration for more detailed guidance on configuring benefits plans and managing beneficiaries.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.