How To Fix HRBENUS_ACA152 - Employee &1: Plan Start Month not configured.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBENUS_ACA - Affordable Care Act System Messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Employee &1: Plan Start Month not configured.

What causes this issue?

The Plan Start Month for the employee was not filled because there is no
Plan Start Month configured in the view <LS>Assign Characteristics to
Health Plans</> (V_T77BENUS_ASPCC) for any of the health plans in the
system.

System Response

The employee is not processed and the system displays this error
message.

How to fix this error?

To configure the Plan Start Month, execute Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_T77BENUS_ASPCC>Assign Characteristics to Health Plans</>, or
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PMKC_UBASM>Override Logic for Plan Start Month Filling</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA152 - Employee &1: Plan Start Month not configured. ?

  The SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA152 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting for an employee. Specifically, it suggests that the plan start month for the employee is not configured in the system. This can occur in the context of benefits administration, particularly when dealing with health insurance plans that are subject to ACA regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The plan start month for the employee's health insurance plan has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Employee Data: The employee's benefits data may be incomplete or incorrectly entered, leading to the absence of a defined plan start month.
  Plan Configuration: The benefit plan itself may not be properly configured in the system, which can lead to issues when trying to generate reports or perform calculations related to ACA compliance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Benefits Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's benefits record in SAP.
  Verify that the plan start month is correctly configured. If it is missing, you will need to enter the appropriate month.
  
  
  
  Review Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific benefit plan in SAP.
  Ensure that the plan start month is defined and that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the plan start month is not configured, you may need to work with your SAP HR or Benefits Administrator to set this up.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the employee record again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  Generate any necessary reports to confirm that the ACA compliance data is now accurate.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on ACA reporting and benefits configuration to ensure compliance with regulations.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify employee benefits data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.