How To Fix FKK_COLLHIST006 - Customizing of variant &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_COLLHIST - Message Class for Collection History

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Customizing of variant &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_COLLHIST006 - Customizing of variant &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FKK_COLLHIST006 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing of a variant in the context of the contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module. Specifically, it suggests that the variant specified is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant: The variant specified in the transaction or report does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Configuration Issues: The variant may not be correctly set up in the customizing settings, or it may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the variant, such as missing entries in the customizing tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for contract accounts (FI-CA) and check the configuration for the variant specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the variant exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or modify the existing one to ensure it meets the required criteria.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant tables for any inconsistencies related to the variant.
  If necessary, perform data corrections or adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific variant and its configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKK_COLLHIST006 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on customizing variants in the FI-CA module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FKK_COLLHIST006.