How To Fix FIBL_RPCODE122 - Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIBL_RPCODE - Messages for Repetitive Payments

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIBL_RPCODE122 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FIBL_RPCODE122 with the description "Variant &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or reporting when a specified variant for a report or transaction cannot be found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the variant being deleted, not being created, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  Client-Specific Data: Variants can be client-specific, meaning they may not exist in the current client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred and check if the variant exists. You can usually do this by navigating to the variant selection screen and looking for the variant name.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs or FBL1N, FBL3N, etc., for financial reports) to create a new variant.
  If the variant exists but is not correctly configured, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is spelled correctly in the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Issues:
  
  If the variant is client-specific, ensure you are in the correct client where the variant was created.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report to understand how variants are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.