How To Fix 5X071 - Variant for simulation is initial

5X071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5X - HR-PA: Reserved for International Versions

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Variant for simulation is initial

What causes this issue?

The variant for the payroll simulation is initial.

System Response

Payroll cannot be started, and the variant for the remuneration
statement cannot be determined.

How to fix this error?

Call the payroll simulation with completed variants.

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.

5X071 - Details

• The SAP error message 5X071 ("Variant for simulation is initial") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a simulation in SAP without having specified a variant. This can happen in various transactions or reports where a variant is required to run the simulation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Specified: The most common cause is that the variant field is left blank or not properly defined.
  Incorrect Variant Name: If you are trying to use a variant that does not exist or has been deleted, this error can occur.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Variant: Ensure that you have selected or created a valid variant for the simulation. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Selecting the variant from the dropdown or creating a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Existence: If you are using a specific variant name,