How To Fix 1J063 - Function variant for document type &1 and activity &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Function variant for document type &1 and activity &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The selected combination of operation and activity is either not
supported, or is not allowed.
Example: Reversal of a payment order with an external recipient.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J063 - Function variant for document type &1 and activity &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 1J063 indicates that there is a missing function variant for a specific document type and activity. This error typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when trying to create, change, or display a document in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Function Variant: The function variant for the specified document type and activity has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the document type or activity may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function variant.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if changes were transported from another system, the function variant may not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Function Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for document types) or OBY7 (for activities) to check if the function variant exists for the specified document type and activity.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new function variant.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Function Variant:
  
  If the function variant is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., OBY6 or OBY7).
  Ensure that you correctly specify the document type and activity when creating the function variant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the document type and activity to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that all necessary settings are in place for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function variant. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport request included all necessary objects. You may need to re-transport the missing function variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document type and activity you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBY6, OBY7, SU53
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1J063 in your SAP system.