How To Fix FMFG104 - Variant required if Bank Statement Reconciliation is to be run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Variant required if Bank Statement Reconciliation is to be run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG104 - Variant required if Bank Statement Reconciliation is to be run ?

  The SAP error message FMFG104 indicates that a variant is required for running the Bank Statement Reconciliation process. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find a predefined variant that contains the necessary parameters for executing the reconciliation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause of this error is that no variant has been defined for the Bank Statement Reconciliation transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may not be correctly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMFG104 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create or Select a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for Bank Statement Reconciliation (e.g., FF_5 or FF_6).
  Look for the option to create or select a variant.
  Define a new variant by specifying the necessary parameters (e.g., company code, bank account, etc.) and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  If you believe a variant should already exist, check the list of existing variants to ensure it is available and correctly configured.
  You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen (transaction code SE38 or SA38 and running the report for Bank Statement Reconciliation).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Bank Statement Reconciliation for any specific requirements or configurations that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF_5 (for importing bank statements) and FF_6 (for processing bank statements).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to Bank Statement Reconciliation that may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials specific to your organization’s SAP implementation for guidance on setting up and using variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG104 error and successfully run the Bank Statement Reconciliation process.