How To Fix HRFBN00VIEWS003 - Plan type & cannot be used in this view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFBN00VIEWS - General message class for GB flexible benefits

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Plan type & cannot be used in this view

What causes this issue?

The plan type you have selected is not relevant for Company Car (CC).
Only specific Company Car plan types can be used in this view.

System Response

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?

Select an appropriate plan type for Company Car.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFBN00VIEWS003 - Plan type & cannot be used in this view ?

  The SAP error message HRFBN00VIEWS003 indicates that a specific plan type cannot be used in the context of the view you are trying to access or manipulate. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when dealing with planning views, such as in the area of personnel planning or budgeting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plan Type: The plan type you are trying to use may not be configured for the specific view you are accessing. Each view in SAP may have specific requirements regarding which plan types are valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the plan type is not properly set up or linked to the view.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plan type in the view.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the plan type from being recognized in the view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific view and verify that the plan type you are trying to use is allowed.
  Ensure that the plan type is correctly defined in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plan type. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the valid plan types for the view in question.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the data that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SPRO for configuration or SU01 for user authorization checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.