How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS071 - Pre-tax contribution not selected, therefore min. and maximum not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Pre-tax contribution not selected, therefore min. and maximum not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS071 - Pre-tax contribution not selected, therefore min. and maximum not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS071 indicates that a pre-tax contribution has not been selected for a specific benefit plan or deduction, which means that the system cannot determine the minimum and maximum contribution limits for that plan. This error typically arises in the context of employee benefits administration, particularly when configuring or processing benefits related to pre-tax contributions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Pre-Tax Contribution Not Selected: The primary cause of this error is that the employee's benefit plan does not have a pre-tax contribution option selected. This can happen if the configuration for the benefit plan does not include pre-tax contributions or if the employee's enrollment does not reflect a pre-tax contribution.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The benefit plan may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the absence of pre-tax contribution options.
  
  
  Employee Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data that prevent the selection of pre-tax contributions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Benefit Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific benefit plan in SAP.
  Ensure that the pre-tax contribution option is enabled for the plan.
  Verify that the minimum and maximum contribution limits are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Enrollment:
  
  Check the employee's benefit enrollment details to ensure that they have selected a pre-tax contribution option.
  If necessary, guide the employee to re-enroll or modify their selections to include pre-tax contributions.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out, particularly those related to benefits and contributions.
  Make any necessary updates to the employee's data to allow for pre-tax contributions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring benefits and handling pre-tax contributions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system correctly processes pre-tax contributions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify benefit plans and employee data.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error HRBEN00VIEWS071 and ensure that pre-tax contributions are correctly processed in the SAP system.