How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS117 - Date is not required as a different selection was made

HRBEN00VIEWS117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Date is not required as a different selection was made

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HRBEN00VIEWS117 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS117 ("Date is not required as a different selection was made") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with benefits administration or employee data management. This error indicates that the system is expecting a certain selection or input, but the date field is not necessary due to the selection made by the user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Input: The error often arises when a user tries to input a date while another selection (like a specific benefit type or status) has already been made that does not require a date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate when dates are required or not, and these settings may not align with the user's input.
  User Error: The user may not be aware of the dependencies between the selections made and the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selections: Check the selections made prior