How To Fix ICL_BENSPPER017 - The share in percent must not be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_BENSPPER - Message Class for Periodic Benefit Split

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The share in percent must not be positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_BENSPPER017 - The share in percent must not be positive ?

  The SAP error message ICL_BENSPPER017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a benefit plan, specifically related to the share percentage assigned to a benefit. The error message states that "The share in percent must not be positive," which typically means that the system expects a zero or negative value for the share percentage, but a positive value has been entered.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The benefit plan may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a positive share percentage where it should not be.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a positive percentage when setting up or modifying the benefit plan.
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules or logic defined in the system may dictate that certain benefits cannot have a positive share percentage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Benefit Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific benefit plan in SAP.
  Check the share percentage field and ensure it is set to zero or a negative value as required by the business rules.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, update the share percentage to the appropriate value (zero or negative).
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly according to the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to the specific benefit plan to understand the expected values for the share percentage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the benefit plan functions as intended.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on benefit plan configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to benefits configuration, such as:
  
  SPRO: For accessing the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  PA30: For maintaining HR master data.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify benefit plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ICL_BENSPPER017 and ensure that your benefit plan configurations are correct.