How To Fix HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS827 - Indicator &1 is irrelevant for plans other than savings plans

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Indicator &1 is irrelevant for plans other than savings plans

What causes this issue?

The &V1& indicator selected in the &V2& view has no effect on the
assigned plans that do not belong to the savings category.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS827 - Indicator &1 is irrelevant for plans other than savings plans ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS827, which states "Indicator &1 is irrelevant for plans other than savings plans," typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), specifically within the Benefits module. This error indicates that a specific indicator (represented by &1) is being used in a context where it is not applicable, particularly for plans that are not classified as savings plans.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The indicator being referenced is likely configured to be used only with savings plans, but it is being applied to a different type of benefits plan (e.g., insurance, health plans).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the indicator is incorrectly assigned to a non-savings plan.
  Plan Type Misalignment: The plan type being processed does not support the indicator in question, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the benefits plans in the SAP system. Ensure that the indicator is only assigned to the appropriate savings plans.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP HCM module and verify the settings for the indicator and the plans.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, review the entries made for the benefits plans and correct any misassignments of the indicator.
  
  Ensure that the indicator is only applied to savings plans and not to other types of plans.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the Benefits module to understand the specific indicators and their applicability to different plan types.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the benefits plans function as intended.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on the configuration of benefits plans and indicators.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HCM for managing benefits plans, such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  HRBEN00: For benefits-related transactions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to benefits configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the indicators are correctly applied to the appropriate plans within your SAP system.