How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES134 - End-of-day single records procedure must start with a variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 134

• Message text: End-of-day single records procedure must start with a variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES134 - End-of-day single records procedure must start with a variant ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES134 indicates that the end-of-day single records procedure must start with a variant. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when processing end-of-day procedures, particularly in financial or logistics modules where single records are generated for reporting or processing purposes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified variant for the end-of-day single records procedure. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings or parameters for a report or transaction, allowing users to execute the same process with predefined criteria without having to enter them each time.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a variant is defined and selected for the end-of-day single records procedure. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the end-of-day procedure (e.g., SE38 for report execution).
  Enter the report name associated with the end-of-day single records procedure.
  Click on the "Variants" button or navigate to the "Variants" option in the menu.
  Create a new variant by entering the necessary parameters and saving it.
  
  
  
  Select the Variant:
  
  When executing the end-of-day procedure, ensure that you select the created variant from the dropdown list before starting the process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the end-of-day procedure and access the variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the parameters required for the variant, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SM37 (Job Monitoring), or specific transaction codes related to your end-of-day processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to create and execute variants.
  Testing: After creating and selecting the variant, perform a test run of the end-of-day procedure to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message AFWGO_MESSAGES134 and successfully execute the end-of-day single records procedure in SAP.