How To Fix RTP028 - Please enter the nature of the retirement plan.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Please enter the nature of the retirement plan.

What causes this issue?

The nature of a retirement plan can either be "Regular", "Conduit" or
"Inherited".
A "Regular" retirement plan is most commonly used.
A "Conduit" retirement plan is a holding tank for funds that originally
came from a <ZK>Qualified plan (e.g. a 401k plan) and are (or may be)
on their way to another Qualified plan. This situation can occur, for
instance, when a customer changes his/her job. If the funds in a
"Conduit" retirement plan is commingled with the funds of any other
type of retirement funds, the funds in the </>"Conduit" retirement plan
can no longer be rolled to another <ZK>Qualified plan.</>
An "Inherited" retirement plan can be created for the beneficiaries of
a deceased accountholder. By setting up an "Inherited" retirement plan,
a seperation can be made between the funds a beneficiary has in his/her
original retirement plan and the funds he/she inherites. In most cases
the funds in an "Inherited" retirement plan are subject to a mandatory
distribution. The only exception is if the <ZH>sole beneficiary</> is
the <ZH>spouse</> of the deceased accountholder <ZU>and</> the
accountholder <ZH>died before the mandatory distribution date</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP028 - Please enter the nature of the retirement plan. ?

  The SAP error message RTP028, which states "Please enter the nature of the retirement plan," typically occurs in the context of employee retirement plan processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field related to the retirement plan has not been filled out, which is necessary for the system to process the retirement plan correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Data: The field for the nature of the retirement plan has not been filled in. This could be due to user oversight or a system configuration issue.
  Configuration Issues: The retirement plan may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  User Input Error: The user may have skipped the field or not understood that it was required.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RTP028 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields related to the retirement plan are filled out correctly. Specifically, look for the "nature of the retirement plan" field and provide the necessary information.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings for the retirement plan in the SAP system. Ensure that the nature of the retirement plan is defined and that all mandatory fields are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals related to retirement plan processing to understand the required fields and their significance.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or resources to help them understand the importance of filling out all required fields.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on retirement plan processing and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTP028 error and ensure that the retirement plan information is processed correctly in the SAP system.