How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS165 - For plans of category &1, only 2 decimal places are permitted in &2

HRBEN00VIEWS165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: For plans of category &1, only 2 decimal places are permitted in &2

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HRBEN00VIEWS165 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS165 typically occurs in the context of benefits administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number of decimal places allowed for a specific plan category in the benefits configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a value entered for a benefits plan (of a specific category) exceeds the allowed number of decimal places. In this case, the system is configured to accept only two decimal places for monetary values, such as contributions or premiums, but the value entered has more than two decimal places.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Review the value you are trying to enter for the benefits plan. Ensure that it is formatted correctly with no more than two decimal places. For example, instead of entering 123.456, you should enter 123.46.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you believe