How To Fix HRBENUS_ACA027 - The Aggregated Group Indicator is missing for ALETM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBENUS_ACA - Affordable Care Act System Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The Aggregated Group Indicator is missing for ALETM &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered data in the <LS>Other ALE Members of Aggregated ALE
Group</> (Part IV) of Form 1094-C using the INPUT_ALE_MEMBERS method in
HRBENUS_B_ACA_DATA BAdI.
When you enter data in the Part IV of Form 1094-C, the system requires
you to select checkbox in the <LS>Aggregated Group Indicator </>(d)
field in <LS>ALE Member Information - Monthly </>(Part III) for
transmission.

System Response

The system does not generate each ALE Member reporting information for
the applicable months if you do not enter data in both Part III and IV.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You need to perform corrections in the implementation in
INPUT_ALE_MEMBERS method. Make sure you have selected the checkbox in
the <LS>Aggregated Group Indicator </>(d) field to indicate the months
you have members as part of an <LS>Aggregated Group Indicator</> .
The system enables you to leave information of Part III and IV blank.
When leaving information in Part III and Part IV blank, the system
considers you as a single employer, and as not part of an Aggregated
Group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA027 - The Aggregated Group Indicator is missing for ALETM &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA027 indicates that the Aggregated Group Indicator is missing for the ALETM (Annualized Labor Expense Tracking Module) in the context of ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting. This error typically arises during the generation of ACA-related reports or when processing data for ACA compliance.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the Aggregated Group Indicator in the relevant configuration or data records. This indicator is necessary for the system to correctly categorize and report employee data in compliance with ACA requirements. The missing indicator can occur due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The Aggregated Group Indicator may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Employee records may not have the necessary information filled out, leading to missing indicators.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data may not be complete or may have been incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRBENUS_ACA027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP for ACA reporting.
  Ensure that the Aggregated Group Indicator is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant groups or categories.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee records that are generating the error.
  Check if the Aggregated Group Indicator is populated in the employee master data (infotype 0185 or similar).
  If it is missing, update the employee records with the correct Aggregated Group Indicator.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 or PA20 to review and update employee data.
  Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify and correct missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ACA reporting and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0185: This infotype is often used for ACA-related data and may contain the Aggregated Group Indicator.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for managing employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ACA reporting and the specific error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRBENUS_ACA027 error in your SAP system.