How To Fix FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT020 - Variant &1 for report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM is not present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT - Message for processing of Payment Advices

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Variant &1 for report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM is not present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT020 - Variant &1 for report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM is not present ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT020 indicates that a specific variant for the report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM (which is used for payment advice) is not present in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a payment advice report using a variant that has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (&1) for the report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name might have been entered incorrectly.
  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 (like development) and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the report name RFFOAVIS_FPAYM and click on the "Variants" button.
  Check if the specified variant (&1) exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the necessary selection criteria and save the variant with the correct name.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are using is correct and matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it is transported to the current environment where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM for additional context or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the report RFFOAVIS_FPAYM or the error message FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT020 for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the payment advice report.