How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE032 - The substep variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The substep variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE032 - The substep variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE032 indicates that a specific substep variant referenced in your process does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of the Flexible Process Management (FPM) framework in SAP, where a variant of a substep is expected but cannot be found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The substep variant specified in the configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the variant name or the variant not being created or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the process or substep may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to locate the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, or the transport may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., FPM configuration) and verify if the substep variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the process and ensure that the correct variant name is being used.
  If you have access to the configuration, you can modify the settings to point to an existing variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and successfully imported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to create the variant manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to create or manage substep variants within the FPM framework.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  FPM Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Flexible Process Management documentation to understand how substeps and variants are structured and managed.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.