How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP788 - SMP Warning; Curtailment Date &1 has shortened the MPP (&2 - &3)

HRGB_GBSXP788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 788

• Message text: SMP Warning; Curtailment Date &1 has shortened the MPP (&2 - &3)

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HRGB_GBSXP788 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP788 is related to the management of employee benefits, specifically in the context of the Global Benefits Solution (GBS) within SAP. This warning indicates that the curtailment date specified has shortened the Maximum Payment Period (MPP) for a particular benefit or entitlement.
  
  Cause:
  The warning is triggered when the curtailment date (the date on which the benefit entitlement is reduced or stopped) is set in such a way that it affects the Maximum Payment Period. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The curtailment date may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a shorter MPP than expected.
  Policy Changes: Changes in company policy regarding benefits may have resulted in a new curtailment date that conflicts with existing MPP settings.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the benefits module in SAP, leading to discrepancies in how dates are calculated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you