How To Fix FINS_AP_PAYM01031 - There are sequences with no variants maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_AP_PAYM01 - Message class for package FINS_AP_PAYM

• Message number: 031

• Message text: There are sequences with no variants maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01031 - There are sequences with no variants maintained ?

  The SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01031 indicates that there are sequences in the payment run that do not have any variants maintained. This typically occurs in the context of automatic payment processing in SAP, where payment runs are configured to use specific variants for processing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Variants: The payment program is trying to execute a payment run using a sequence that does not have a corresponding variant defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment run configuration may not have been set up correctly, leading to sequences being referenced without the necessary variants.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the payment program configuration, it may have resulted in some sequences being left without variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FBZP (Payment Program Configuration).
  Navigate to the section where you define the payment methods and sequences.
  Ensure that all sequences used in your payment run have corresponding variants defined.
  
  
  
  Define Variants:
  
  If you find that a sequence is missing a variant, you can create one by going to the relevant section in the payment program configuration.
  Define the necessary parameters for the variant, ensuring it aligns with the requirements of the payment run.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Run Parameters:
  
  When executing the payment run, ensure that you are selecting the correct parameters and sequences that have been properly configured with variants.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FBZP: Configuration for Automatic Payment Transactions.
  F110: Transaction for executing the payment run.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring payment runs.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the payment program configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_AP_PAYM01031 and successfully execute your payment runs.