How To Fix P05FBN_EN052 - Benefit Area &, Plan &: elig.date AND validity filled between & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN_EN - Messages for Flexible Benefits (NL)

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Benefit Area &, Plan &: elig.date AND validity filled between & and &

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the date settings for the specified plan,
however, both an eligibility date and validity period have been defined.
Only one date setting can be applied to a plan; either a duration (if
the plan is valid for a defined number of months) or a calendar date (if
the plan is valid until a specific calendar date).

System Response

The system cannot determine which date setting to apply to the plan, as
multiple date settings exist.

How to fix this error?

Review the date settings and delete the date setting which is not valid.
You can then re-run the customizing check to confirm that the error has
been corrected.
For more information about date settings for plans, see the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.FBN_NL_PL_30_EN>Determine Characteristics of Goals</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 P05FBN_EN052 - Benefit Area &, Plan &: elig.date AND validity filled between & and & ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN_EN052 typically relates to issues with benefit eligibility dates in the context of employee benefits administration. This error indicates that there is a problem with the eligibility date and validity period for a specific benefit area and plan.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Eligibility Dates: The eligibility date for the benefit plan may not fall within the valid range specified for that benefit area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the benefit plan settings or the eligibility criteria defined in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when setting up the benefit plan or employee records can lead to this error.
  Missing Validity Period: The validity period for the benefit plan may not be properly defined, leading to conflicts with the eligibility date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Eligibility Dates: Review the eligibility dates for the benefit area and plan in question. Ensure that they are correctly set and fall within the expected range.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the benefit plan in SAP. Ensure that the eligibility criteria and validity periods are correctly defined.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the employee benefits records or the benefit plan settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up benefit plans and eligibility criteria.
  Testing: After making changes, test the eligibility again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for employee master data, or SPRO for configuration) that may help in reviewing and correcting the settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to benefit plans and eligibility settings.
  Consult with HR/Benefits Team: If you are unsure about the configurations or eligibility criteria, consult with your HR or benefits administration team for guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.