How To Fix HRBENUS_ACA401 - No data is available for this period/transmitting ALE combination

HRBENUS_ACA401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBENUS_ACA - Affordable Care Act System Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No data is available for this period/transmitting ALE combination

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HRBENUS_ACA401 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA401 indicates that there is no data available for the specified period or the transmitting ALE (Application Link Enabling) combination when trying to process ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting in the HR module. This error typically arises during the generation of ACA forms or reports, such as Forms 1095-C, which are required for compliance with the ACA.
  Causes:
  
  No Data for the Specified Period: The most common cause is that there are no employee records or ACA-related data for the specified reporting period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ALE configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in data transmission.
  Missing Employee Data: Employees may not have the necessary ACA-related data (e.g., health coverage information) populated in their records.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for generating the report may not match any existing records.
  Data Not Processed: The data may not have been processed or updated in the system for