How To Fix HRFBNGBSPECIFIC002 - Validity period of plan &1 is different from infotype validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFBNGBSPECIFIC - Flexible benefit GB specific message

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Validity period of plan &1 is different from infotype validity period

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the benefit plan is different from the infotype
validity period, which is specified for the related adjustment reason in
Customizing. It is not possible to apply the national insurance cost
neutrality principle to this benefit area.

System Response

Processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Check the validity period of the benefit plan you are maintaining.

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 HRFBNGBSPECIFIC002 - Validity period of plan &1 is different from infotype validity period ?

  The SAP error message HRFBNGBSPECIFIC002 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity period of a specific plan (e.g., a benefits plan) and the validity period of the infotype (e.g., employee data) in the Human Resources module. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a benefits plan to an employee, but the plan's validity period does not align with the employee's infotype data validity.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The validity period of the benefits plan you are trying to assign does not overlap with the validity period of the employee's infotype data (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, etc.).
  Incorrect Dates: The start and end dates of the plan or the employee's infotype data may be incorrectly set, leading to this discrepancy.
  Plan Configuration: The benefits plan may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to an invalid or unexpected validity period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., PA30 for employee master data) and check the validity period of the employee's data.
  Check the validity period of the benefits plan in the configuration settings (e.g., transaction code SPRO) to ensure they align.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the employee's infotype validity period is incorrect, you may need to adjust the start and end dates to ensure they match the benefits plan's validity period.
  Conversely, if the benefits plan's validity period is incorrect, you may need to modify it to align with the employee's infotype.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the configuration of the benefits plan to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the plan is active and that its validity dates are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage validity periods for infotypes and benefits plans.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to assign the benefits plan to the employee again to ensure the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a validity period that defines when the data is applicable.
  Benefits Plans: These are configurations in SAP that define the various benefits offered to employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and others that may help in managing employee data and benefits plans.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical support for further assistance.