How To Fix /SAPCE/IURU_BEN072 - No. of Family(&1) plus Non-family(&2) is greater then No. of Persons (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IURU_BEN -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No. of Family(&1) plus Non-family(&2) is greater then No. of Persons (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_BEN072 - No. of Family(&1) plus Non-family(&2) is greater then No. of Persons (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_BEN072 indicates a validation issue in the context of employee benefits or family-related data. Specifically, it states that the total number of family members (denoted as &1) plus the number of non-family members (denoted as &2) exceeds the total number of persons (denoted as &3) that are being processed or recorded in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have incorrectly entered the number of family and non-family members, leading to a mismatch with the total number of persons.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the benefits module or the way family and non-family members are defined in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the underlying data, such as missing or incorrectly linked records for family members or dependents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the entries for the number of family members and non-family members. Ensure that the sum of these two values does not exceed the total number of persons.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data entry.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to family and non-family member definitions. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Check Related Records:
  
  Investigate the records of the persons involved. Ensure that all family members and non-family members are correctly linked to the primary person in the system.
  Look for any missing or duplicate entries that could be causing the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message. There may be additional context or steps provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  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 who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant data or configuration settings (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the family and non-family member data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the error message /SAPCE/IURU_BEN072.