How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS036 - Salary cutoff day not allowed, since salary is not a criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00VIEWS - Error Messages for Benefits - Views

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Salary cutoff day not allowed, since salary is not a criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS036 - Salary cutoff day not allowed, since salary is not a criterion ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS036 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the salary cutoff day in the context of benefits administration. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a benefits-related action, but the salary cutoff day is not valid because salary is not set as a criterion for the specific benefit being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The benefit plan or configuration may not have salary as a criterion, but the system is attempting to apply a salary cutoff day.
  Incorrect Benefit Type: The benefit type being processed may not require a salary cutoff, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's benefits records or in the configuration of the benefits plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Benefit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific benefit plan in SAP.
  Ensure that the salary cutoff day is appropriately set up and that salary is indeed a criterion for that benefit.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's benefits records to ensure that the correct benefit type is assigned and that all necessary data is entered correctly.
  Verify that the employee's salary information is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cutoff Day:
  
  If the benefit does not require a salary cutoff, remove or adjust the salary cutoff day in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to benefits administration to understand the specific requirements for the benefit type in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring benefits.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to benefits configuration (e.g., SPRO for configuration settings).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to benefit configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the benefits processing runs smoothly.