How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS073 - Bonus pre-tax contr. 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: 073

• Message text: Bonus pre-tax contr. not selected, therefore min. and maximum not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS073 - Bonus pre-tax contr. not selected, therefore min. and maximum not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS073 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of bonus pre-tax contributions in the HR Benefits module. Specifically, it suggests that the system has not selected a pre-tax contribution for the bonus, which is necessary for determining the minimum and maximum limits for that contribution.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The pre-tax contribution for bonuses may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the benefits configuration or incorrect assignment of the contribution type.
  Eligibility Criteria: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria for the pre-tax contribution, leading to the system not selecting it.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the employee's data or in the way the bonus is being processed, which could prevent the selection of the pre-tax contribution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Benefits configuration (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify that the pre-tax contribution for bonuses is correctly set up in the relevant benefit plan.
  Ensure that the contribution limits (minimum and maximum) are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that all necessary information is correctly entered.
  Confirm that the employee is eligible for the pre-tax contribution based on the defined criteria.
  
  
  
  Adjust Bonus Processing:
  
  If the bonus is being processed through a specific payroll run or program, ensure that it is set up to recognize and apply the pre-tax contribution.
  Review any custom logic or enhancements that may affect how bonuses are processed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the pre-tax contributions are being applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for HR Benefits configuration to understand the specific settings related to pre-tax contributions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and employee data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message HRBEN00VIEWS073.