How To Fix HRBEN00TABLEREADS281 - No text for plan type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00TABLEREADS - Error Messages for Benefits - Table Read Routines

• Message number: 281

• Message text: No text for plan type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00TABLEREADS281 - No text for plan type & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00TABLEREADS281 with the description "No text for plan type &" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and specifically relates to benefits administration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding text or description for a specified plan type in the benefits configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are no text entries defined for the specified plan type in the system. This can happen if the plan type was created but not fully configured, or if the text entries were inadvertently deleted or not maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The plan type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the absence of associated texts.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the text entries may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Plan Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Benefits -> Plan Type -> Maintain Texts for Plan Types.
  Check if the plan type in question has a corresponding text entry. If not, create a new text entry for the plan type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plan type is correctly configured in the system. Review the settings and make sure all necessary entries are maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects, including text entries. If not, you may need to manually create the missing texts in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on benefits configuration and plan types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the missing text entries and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error HRBEN00TABLEREADS281 effectively.