How To Fix HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS704 - Benefit area &: Plan & not converted since variant already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS - Error Messages for Benefits - Tools

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Benefit area &: Plan & not converted since variant already exists

What causes this issue?

A Dependent/Beneficiary Eligibility Rule Variant is already stored in
the V_T74HS view in the &V1& benefit area. This variant has the same
&V2& key as the &V2& benefit plan. The conversion program attempts to
create a variant with the same key for each plan to be converted. This
was not possible for plan &V2& because an appropriate entry already
exists. Either the conversion program for this plan has already run
successfully or the entry was made manually before the start of the
conversion program.

System Response

The system has not converted any data for the &V2& plan.

How to fix this error?

In general, you are not required to perform an action as data already
exists for the &V2& plan in the V_T74HS and V_T74HT views. We
recommend, however, that you check this data for correctness.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS704 - Benefit area &: Plan & not converted since variant already exists ?

  The SAP error message "HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS704 Benefit area &: Plan & not converted since variant already exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically when dealing with benefits administration. This error indicates that there is an attempt to convert a benefit plan or area, but a variant with the same name already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Variant: The primary cause of this error is that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) with the same name already exists for the specified benefit area and plan.
  Duplicate Entries: The system does not allow the creation of duplicate variants for the same benefit area and plan combination, which leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report or tool you are using (e.g., HRBEN00).
  Look for the option to display or manage variants.
  Check if a variant with the same name already exists for the specified benefit area and plan.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete the Existing Variant:
  
  If you find an existing variant that you do not need, you can delete it or rename it to avoid the conflict.
  If you need to keep the existing variant, consider creating a new variant with a different name.
  
  
  
  Modify the Report Parameters:
  
  If applicable, modify the parameters of the report or tool you are trying to run to avoid the conflict with the existing variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific report or tool you are using for additional guidance on managing variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HRBEN00 for benefits administration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to manage variants in the system.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR documentation for best practices on managing benefit plans and variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your benefits administration tasks in SAP.