How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG581 - Dependents should be used at Header Level or Both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Dependents should be used at Header Level or Both

What causes this issue?

Reimbursement Type is configured as LTC Specific.
Since LTC is based on Quota of "Employee & his/her Dependents",
dependents should be used and must be at "Header Level" or at "Both
Level" (Header & Multiple Line).

System Response

Error.

How to fix this error?

Change the settings of the dependents accordingly.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG581 - Dependents should be used at Header Level or Both ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG581, which states "Dependents should be used at Header Level or Both," typically occurs in the context of managing employee benefits or claims in SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in how dependents are being specified in the system, particularly in relation to the header level of a claim or request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Dependent Data: The error usually arises when dependents are specified at the item level (e.g., for individual claims) but not at the header level (e.g., for the overall claim). The system expects that if dependents are included, they should be consistently applied either at the header level or at both levels.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how dependents should be handled, and these settings may not align with the data being entered.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter dependent