How To Fix 3G182 - Payroll simulation: Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Payroll simulation: Variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The &V1& variant for report &V2&, that was specified when calling the
report for creating a posting run for posting to Accounting (RPCIPE00)
for executing payroll simulation, does not exist.

System Response

Payroll simulation can not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid report variant for payroll simulation.
If this error occurs in Position Management when determining the means
required for financing a person, there has been an error in
Customizing. In Position Management Customizing, you store which
payroll program should used, with which variant, for simulating payroll
in order to determine the means required. Please enter a valid report
variant here.

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 3G182 - Payroll simulation: Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 3G182 indicates that there is an issue with a payroll simulation variant that is being referenced but does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run a payroll simulation using a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant for the payroll simulation does not exist in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variant name when it was entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant using the transaction code PE03 (for payroll variants) or SE38 (for report variants).
  If the variant was deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll simulation variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Transport Variants: If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the current environment.
  Use Standard Variants: If applicable, consider using standard SAP variants that are available for payroll simulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: To manage payroll variants.
  SE38: To manage report variants.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and variant management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll variants and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.