How To Fix FINS_AP_PAYM01010 - Only deletion is allowed for invalid variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_AP_PAYM01 - Message class for package FINS_AP_PAYM

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Only deletion is allowed for invalid variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01010 - Only deletion is allowed for invalid variants ?

  The SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01010 indicates that there is an issue with the variant you are trying to use in the Accounts Payable (AP) payment processing. Specifically, it suggests that the variant you are attempting to use is invalid, and the only action allowed is to delete it.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant: The variant you are trying to use may have been deleted, modified, or is otherwise not valid in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions on your user role that prevent you from using certain variants.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the payment program or related settings may have rendered the variant invalid.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the variant is supposed to reference.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delete the Invalid Variant: Since the error message states that only deletion is allowed, you should delete the invalid variant from the system.
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  Access the variant management screen and locate the invalid variant.
  Delete the variant.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant: After deleting the invalid variant, you can create a new variant that meets your requirements.
  
  Use the transaction code for the relevant payment program (e.g., F110).
  Go to the variant management and create a new variant with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to create and manage variants.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the payment program to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing variants in the payment program.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Review the user roles and authorizations in your SAP system to ensure you have the necessary permissions to manage variants.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_AP_PAYM01010 and continue with your payment processing tasks in SAP.