How To Fix BFIBL02197 - No variants found for format &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: No variants found for format &1

How to fix this error?

Perform the following steps to create variants for the payment medium
format &v1&:
Call the app <LS>Manage Solution</> and choose <LS>Configure Solution</>
.
Under the application area <LS>Finance</> and the subapplication area
<LS>Accounts Payable</>, open the element <LS>Payment Medium Formats</>.
Call the configuration step <LS>Create/Assign Selection Variants
(Alternative)</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02197 - No variants found for format &1 ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02197 indicates that no variants were found for the specified format in the context of the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant for a particular format, but the system cannot find any variants that match the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variants: The most common cause is that the required variants for the specified format have not been created or saved in the system.
  Incorrect Format: The format specified may not be valid or may not have any associated variants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the variants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the variants from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Create a new variant by entering the required selection criteria and saving it with a name.
  Ensure that the variant is saved for the correct format.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report and check if any variants exist for the specified format.
  You can also check the variants using transaction VARIANT.
  
  
  
  Verify Format:
  
  Ensure that the format you are trying to use is correct and that it is supported by the report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction for any additional requirements regarding variants.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any configuration issues that may be affecting the availability of variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), VARIANT (Manage Variants).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02197 and successfully access the required variants for your report or transaction.