How To Fix P05FBN005 - Choice Plan Customizing is Inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Choice Plan Customizing is Inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The customizing of the program is inconsistent. The customizing has
probably been adjusted retroactively, because of which one of the plans
chosen by this employee no longer exists.

System Response

The system can no longer display the choices, as there a corresponding
plan no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

If it concerns a test, you can delete the employee record. If this
occurs in a production system, the customizing of the program needs to
be revised and adjusted.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN005 - Choice Plan Customizing is Inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN005, which states "Choice Plan Customizing is Inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of SAP Benefits Administration, particularly when dealing with choice plans in the Employee Benefits module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the choice plan, which can prevent the system from processing benefits correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The choice plan may not be fully configured, meaning that some required settings or parameters are missing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the choice plan, such as overlapping eligibility criteria or conflicting settings.
  Incorrect Plan Types: The plan types or categories may not be correctly defined or linked to the choice plan.
  Customizing Errors: Errors in the customizing settings for the benefits module can lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the Benefits Administration customizing settings and review the configuration for the choice plan. Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  Check Eligibility Criteria: Verify that the eligibility criteria for the choice plan are correctly defined and do not conflict with other plans.
  Validate Plan Types: Ensure that the plan types associated with the choice plan are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (such as SPRO for customizing) to navigate to the Benefits Administration settings and check for any inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on setting up choice plans and resolving common issues.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the choice plan functions as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP Benefits Administration to better understand the configuration and management of choice plans.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Benefits Administration for further assistance.