How To Fix P05FBN634 - No Spending Group for Target & (Variant &) of Benefit Area & on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 634

• Message text: No Spending Group for Target & (Variant &) of Benefit Area & on &

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_100> "Define Spending Group "</> for
further information.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN634 - No Spending Group for Target & (Variant &) of Benefit Area & on & ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN634 indicates that there is no spending group defined for a specific target and variant in the benefit area on a particular date. This error typically arises 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 spending group has not been defined for the specified benefit area in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of benefits.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data entered for the target or variant, leading to a mismatch with the defined spending groups.
  Date Issues: The date specified in the error message may not fall within the valid range for the spending group configuration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the spending group data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the benefit area in SAP.
  Ensure that the spending group is defined for the specified target and variant.
  If it is missing, create the necessary spending group configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entered for the target and variant to ensure they match the defined spending groups.
  Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Check the date mentioned in the error message to ensure it is within the valid range for the spending group.
  If necessary, adjust the date or the configuration to align with the intended period.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the spending group settings.
  If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring spending groups and benefits.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or PA30 (to view employee benefits) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message P05FBN634 and ensure that the spending group is correctly configured for the specified benefit area.