How To Fix FKK_COLLHIST009 - No standard variant defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_COLLHIST - Message Class for Collection History

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No standard variant defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, no standard variant is defined for the collection
history. The system cannot decide which events are to be used to create
the collection history.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have two options for informing the system of the events to be used:
In the settings for the configuration of the collection history, you
define a standard variant.
After the instantiation of the configuration of the collection history,
you use the public methods to define a variant.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_COLLHIST009 - No standard variant defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FKK_COLLHIST009 indicates that there is no standard variant defined in the Customizing settings for the collection history. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when trying to access or generate collection history reports or data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The standard variant for the collection history has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the collection history may not have been properly set up or may have been inadvertently deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Standard Variant:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the following path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Collection Management > Define Standard Variants for Collection History.
  Here, you can create or modify a standard variant for the collection history. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  If a variant already exists, ensure that it is active and correctly configured. You can check this in the same Customizing area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the collection history. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the system is in a transport landscape, ensure that any changes made to the customizing settings are properly transported to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up collection history and variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYC for configuration settings or SPRO for accessing the Customizing menu.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-CA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_COLLHIST009 error and successfully define a standard variant for the collection history in your SAP system.