How To Fix ICLCUST266 - Ben.type tree &1 ben.type &2: Reserve type must be &3 (top benefit type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Ben.type tree &1 ben.type &2: Reserve type must be &3 (top benefit type)

What causes this issue?

Benefit type &V2& is the top benefit type of benefit type tree &V1&.
Other benefit types in benefit type tree &V1& have reserve type &V3&
assigned to them.

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?

Assign reserve type &V3& to benefit type &V2& as well.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST266 - Ben.type tree &1 ben.type &2: Reserve type must be &3 (top benefit type) ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST266 indicates an issue related to the configuration of benefit types in the SAP system, specifically in the context of benefits administration. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the expected configuration of benefit types and the actual configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system expects a certain reserve type for a benefit type, but the configuration does not meet this expectation. Specifically, the message states that the reserve type must be a specific type (denoted as &3) for the benefit type (denoted as &2) under the benefit type tree (denoted as &1). This usually occurs due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The benefit type tree may not be set up correctly, or the reserve type assigned to a benefit type does not match the required type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for benefit types or reserve types.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes to the benefit type configuration may not have been properly implemented or tested.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for benefit types in the SAP system.
  Verify that the reserve type assigned to the benefit type matches the expected type as indicated in the error message.
  Ensure that the benefit type tree is correctly structured and that all benefit types are properly linked to their respective reserve types.
  
  
  
  Review Benefit Type Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to benefits configuration (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the benefit type in question.
  Ensure that the reserve type is set to the correct value as required by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to benefit type configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the benefit types function as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in benefits administration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others related to benefits configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on benefit type configuration.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP benefits administration to better understand the configuration and management of benefit types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ICLCUST266 error message in your SAP system.