How To Fix HRBEN00SERVICE006 - Calendar type for service calculation is missing for plan &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00SERVICE - Error messages for Benefits - Calculation of service

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Calendar type for service calculation is missing for plan &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00SERVICE006 - Calendar type for service calculation is missing for plan &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00SERVICE006 indicates that there is a missing calendar type for service calculation in the benefits administration module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the appropriate calendar type associated with a specific benefits plan.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calendar type for the specified benefits plan (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Plan Configuration: The benefits plan may not be properly configured to reference a valid calendar type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration tables related to benefits plans and their associated calendar types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the benefits plan in the SAP system.
  Ensure that a valid calendar type is assigned to the plan. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the benefits administration settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Calendar Type:
  
  If a calendar type is missing, you will need to create or assign a calendar type that is appropriate for the service calculation of the benefits plan.
  You can do this by going to the relevant configuration path in SPRO:
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Benefits Administration > Basic Settings > Define Calendar Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the calendar type is correctly defined and linked to the benefits plan.
  
  
  
  Review Plan Settings:
  
  Check the specific benefits plan settings to ensure that all required fields, including the calendar type, are filled out correctly.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like HRBEN1 or HRBEN2 to view and edit benefits plans.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the benefits plan.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Benefits Administration to understand the configuration requirements for calendar types and benefits plans.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings.
  HRBEN1/HRBEN2: To manage benefits plans.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRBEN00SERVICE006 error and ensure that the calendar type for service calculation is correctly configured for the specified benefits plan.