How To Fix FINS_AP_PAYM01011 - Not all invalid variants are deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_AP_PAYM01 - Message class for package FINS_AP_PAYM

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Not all invalid variants are deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01011 - Not all invalid variants are deleted ?

  The SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01011 indicates that there are still some invalid variants that have not been deleted in the context of Accounts Payable (AP) payment processing. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a payment run or similar transaction, and the system detects that there are variants (saved settings for reports or transactions) that are invalid or no longer applicable.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variants: The error is primarily caused by the presence of variants that are either outdated, incorrectly configured, or no longer relevant to the current configuration of the system.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system configuration, such as updates to payment methods, company codes, or other related settings, can render existing variants invalid.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to delete or modify certain variants, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Invalid Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run the report for variants.
  Use the report RFFOAV00 (or similar) to check for invalid variants related to payment runs.
  
  
  
  Delete Invalid Variants:
  
  Navigate to the transaction SE93 or SE38 and check the variants associated with the payment program.
  Delete any variants that are marked as invalid or that you no longer need.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to delete or modify variants.
  If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Recreate Necessary Variants:
  
  If certain variants are required for the payment run, recreate them with the correct settings to ensure they are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the session may help clear temporary issues related to variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for managing variants.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and variant management for best practices.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_AP_PAYM01011 and successfully execute your payment runs.