How To Fix HRTB01007 - Beneficiary ID has already been assigned to dependent &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTB01 - Messages for Ticket Benefit

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Beneficiary ID has already been assigned to dependent &1

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign a ticket beneficiary ID to one dependent, but
the ID has already been assigned to another of the employee's
dependents. To ensure consistent payroll information, the beneficiary ID
must be unique to one dependent only.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTB01007 - Beneficiary ID has already been assigned to dependent &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTB01007 indicates that a Beneficiary ID has already been assigned to a dependent in the system. This typically occurs in the context of managing employee benefits, dependents, or family members within the SAP Human Resources module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a Beneficiary ID to a dependent who already has that ID assigned. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the system.
  Incorrect data entry or processing.
  Attempting to assign the same Beneficiary ID to multiple dependents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the current assignments of Beneficiary IDs to dependents in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant HR infotype (e.g., Infotype 0021 for Family Member/Dependent).
  Identify if the dependent already has a Beneficiary ID assigned.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If you find that the Beneficiary ID is indeed already assigned to another dependent, you will need to either:
  
  Use a different Beneficiary ID for the new dependent.
  Reassign the existing Beneficiary ID if it is no longer needed for the current dependent.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are duplicate entries or incorrect data, you may need to clean up the data in the system. This could involve deleting or modifying existing records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies regarding the assignment of Beneficiary IDs to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HR, such as Infotype 0021 (Family Member/Dependent) and Infotype 0022 (Education).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to dependent records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRTB01007 error and successfully manage the assignment of Beneficiary IDs to dependents in SAP.