How To Fix BFIBL02190 - Variant &1 does not exist for format &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist for format &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02190 - Variant &1 does not exist for format &2 ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02190 indicates that a specific variant does not exist for a given format. This error typically arises in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with bank statements or other financial formats in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) for the specified format (identified by &2) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the bank statement processing or the financial format may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant or format.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variant or format name when it is being called in the program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the variant is supposed to be used (e.g., transaction FF67 for bank statement processing).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management section. You can do this by using the transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report associated with the format and check the variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction. Ensure that you enter the correct parameters and save the variant.
  If the variant exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the financial format in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., OBPM1 for bank statement formats).
  Ensure that the format is correctly linked to the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and format. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the names of the variant and format for any typographical errors. Ensure that they are entered correctly in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for uploading bank statements), OBPM1 (for bank statement formats), and SE38 (for executing reports).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to bank statement processing and variant management for further insights and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02190 and ensure that the required variant for the specified format is available and correctly configured.