How To Fix HRFBNGBSPECIFIC158 - Value of regular payment in Infotype 0442 not initial, will be replaced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFBNGBSPECIFIC - Flexible benefit GB specific message

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Value of regular payment in Infotype 0442 not initial, will be replaced

What causes this issue?

If you do enrolment with Flexible Benefits, the field Regular payment in
the Company Car infotype (0442) is a display only field, the value of
this field is filled after having enroled a company car.

System Response

After the enrolment of a company car with Flexible Benefits,
If employee cost is generated, the Regular payment is equal to employee
cost.
If employee credit is generated, the Regular payment is set to zero.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFBNGBSPECIFIC158 - Value of regular payment in Infotype 0442 not initial, will be replaced ?

  The SAP error message HRFBNGBSPECIFIC158 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically when dealing with Infotype 0442, which is related to the "Flexible Benefits" functionality. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the values being processed in the Infotype, particularly regarding the regular payment values.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the value of the regular payment in Infotype 0442 is not initial (i.e., it has a value), but the system is attempting to replace it. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered in Infotype 0442, such as overlapping records or incorrect configurations.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Flexible Benefits plan may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when processing payments.
  Program Logic: The logic in the program or function module that processes the Infotype may be attempting to overwrite existing values without proper checks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0442 Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant employee's record and check the entries in Infotype 0442. Ensure that the regular payment field is correctly populated and that there are no duplicate or conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Flexible Benefits plan in the SAP system. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts in the benefit plans.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check for the Flexible Benefits module to identify any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Infotype 0442 and Flexible Benefits for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the program or function module that processes Infotype 0442 to identify where the logic is failing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the configuration and data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0442: This infotype is used for managing Flexible Benefits in SAP HCM. It allows for the configuration of various benefit plans and the associated payments.
  Flexible Benefits: This is a system that allows employees to choose from a variety of benefit options, which can be tailored to their individual needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling Infotype 0442.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRFBNGBSPECIFIC158.