How To Fix P05FBN612 - Description for Benefit Area &, Plan Type & in Language & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Description for Benefit Area &, Plan Type & in Language & is missing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

See IMG step <DS:SIMG.FBN_NL_BS_70> "Define Benefit Plan Types "</> for
further information.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN612 - Description for Benefit Area &, Plan Type & in Language & is missing ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN612 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific benefit area and plan type in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of benefits administration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system is missing a description for the specified benefit area and plan type in the required language. This can happen if the benefit plan was created without providing the necessary descriptions or if the language settings are not properly configured.
  
  
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the benefit area and plan type descriptions are defined.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the benefit area and plan type in SAP.
  Ensure that there are descriptions provided for the specified benefit area and plan type in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and find the section for Benefits Administration.
  Look for the option to maintain benefit areas and plan types.
  Add or update the missing descriptions for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile. Ensure that the language used matches the language in which the descriptions are defined.
  If necessary, change the user’s language settings or provide the descriptions in the required language.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all necessary descriptions were included.
  If any descriptions are missing, add them manually.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (to maintain HR master data), or other relevant transactions depending on your specific SAP setup.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining benefit areas and plan types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the missing descriptions and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the P05FBN612 error.