How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS163 - Selection not allowed since 'Carryover Allowed' is not selected

HRBEN00VIEWS163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Selection not allowed since 'Carryover Allowed' is not selected

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HRBEN00VIEWS163 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS163 indicates that a selection is not allowed because the "Carryover Allowed" option is not selected in the benefits configuration. This error typically arises in the context of employee benefits management, particularly when dealing with leave balances or benefit entitlements that can be carried over from one period to another.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to select or process a benefit that is configured to allow carryover, but the system settings do not permit it.
  The configuration for the specific benefit type does not have the "Carryover Allowed" option enabled, which means that any carryover of unused benefits (like vacation days or sick leave) is not permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Benefit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific benefit type in SAP.
  Ensure that the "Carryover Allowed" option is selected for the relevant benefit plan or type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Benefits:
  
  If the