How To Fix P05FBN_EN401 - Delete either the Next Eligibility Date or Validity Period

P05FBN_EN401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Delete either the Next Eligibility Date or Validity Period

What causes this issue?

You have tried to define multiple date settings for the specified plan.
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 apply multiple date settings for the specified plan.
The plan changes cannot be saved until the error is corrected.

How to fix this error?

Review the date settings for the plan and determine which date setting
to apply, either a duration or a calendar date.
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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN_EN401 - Delete either the Next Eligibility Date or Validity Period ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN_EN401, which states "Delete either the Next Eligibility Date or Validity Period," typically occurs in the context of managing employee benefits or eligibility criteria within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or Benefits Administration.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a conflict between the "Next Eligibility Date" and the "Validity Period" fields in the employee benefits configuration. Specifically, it indicates that both fields are populated, which is not allowed. The system requires that at least one of these fields be left empty to avoid ambiguity in eligibility determination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Employee Record:
  
  Navigate to the employee record where the error is occurring. This can typically be done through transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or similar.
  
  
  
  Check Eligibility Configuration:
  
  Look for the section related to benefits or eligibility where the "Next Eligibility