How To Fix /PM0/ABE_SAMPLE_MSG117 - Could not determine guaranteed total benefit

/PM0/ABE_SAMPLE_MSG117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABE_SAMPLE_MSG -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Could not determine guaranteed total benefit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABE_SAMPLE_MSG117 - Could not determine guaranteed total benefit ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABE_SAMPLE_MSG117 Could not determine guaranteed total benefit typically occurs in the context of SAP's Benefits Administration or similar modules where benefit calculations are performed. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate or retrieve the guaranteed total benefit for a specific employee or scenario.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The benefit plan or configuration may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing rules, eligibility criteria, or benefit types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or benefit records that prevent the calculation from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for the benefit calculation.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system issue or bug that is preventing the calculation from being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the benefit plan in question. Ensure that all necessary