How To Fix FC309 - No active plan variant for workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: No active plan variant for workflow

What causes this issue?

There is no active plan variant for workflow in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Set a plan variant to "active" using the workflow configuration
functions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC309 - No active plan variant for workflow ?

  The SAP error message FC309 "No active plan variant for workflow" typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow management, particularly when a workflow is triggered but there is no active plan variant available for the specified workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plan Variant: The most common cause is that there is no active plan variant defined for the workflow in question. This can happen if the plan variant has not been created or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow may not be properly configured to use the correct plan variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plan variant.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the plan variant may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check if the plan variant exists.
  Ensure that the plan variant is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant workflow definition and checking the variants.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Plan Variant:
  
  If the plan variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the Workflow Builder.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow is correctly configured to use the appropriate plan variant. Check the workflow definition and its settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user triggering the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the plan variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the plan variant, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on managing workflows and plan variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2 to monitor workflow instances and identify any issues with specific workflows.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.