How To Fix HRBENUS_ACA046 - Qualifying Offer Method Transition Relief is valid only for year 2015

HRBENUS_ACA046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBENUS_ACA - Affordable Care Act System Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Qualifying Offer Method Transition Relief is valid only for year 2015

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Qualifying Offer Method Transition Relief </>checkbox is
applicable only for 2015. The entry you are editing has this checkbox
checked and the end date is for after December 31st, 2015.

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

System Response

The system displays this error message when the <LS>Qualifying Offer
Method Transition Relief </>checkbox is checked within 2016 period,
which is not valid.

How to fix this error?

Delimit the entry and set new start date as January 1st, 2016.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRBENUS_ACA046 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA046, which states that "Qualifying Offer Method Transition Relief is valid only for year 2015," typically arises in the context of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements. This error indicates that the system is trying to apply a specific transition relief provision that was only applicable for the 2015 reporting year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Year Configuration: The system is likely configured to apply the Qualifying Offer Method Transition Relief for a year other than 2015. This relief was specifically designed for the 2015 reporting year to ease the compliance burden for employers.
  Data Entry Error: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee records or ACA reporting configuration that are causing the system to misinterpret the applicable year.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP system may not be updated to reflect the current reporting requirements, leading to the application of outdated rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the ACA reporting configuration