How To Fix FKK_SCALE_OUT029 - Variant &1 new for generation (no interval for index server &2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_SCALE_OUT - FI-CA: Partitioning

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Variant &1 new for generation (no interval for index server &2).

What causes this issue?

The variant &V1& in parallelization object &V2& does not contain any
intervals for index server &V3&. If this variant of interval assignment
is used in a mass activity, not all of the colocation groups are
selected since jobs are not started for all defined index servers.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_SCALE_OUT029 - Variant &1 new for generation (no interval for index server &2). ?

  The SAP error message FKK_SCALE_OUT029 typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when there is an issue related to the generation of scale-out variants for billing or invoicing processes. The error indicates that a new variant is being created, but there is no interval defined for the specified index server.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Interval Definition: The error suggests that the system is trying to generate a new variant for a scale-out process, but it cannot find the necessary interval configuration for the specified index server.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to scale-out processing or the index server.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from generating the required intervals.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interval Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the scale-out process in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the intervals for the index server specified in the error message are correctly defined.
  If intervals are missing, create the necessary intervals for the index server.
  
  
  
  Review Scale-Out Settings:
  
  Verify the settings related to scale-out processing in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all required parameters and configurations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like SARA or SDBA to check for inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help portal for specific guidelines on configuring scale-out processes and handling related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and intervals, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FKK_ORG (for organizational units) and FKK_SCAL (for scale-out settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or similar issues. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for resolving specific errors.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.