How To Fix FMMP027 - Variant &1 in FM area &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMP - Message class for mass process

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Variant &1 in FM area &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMP027 - Variant &1 in FM area &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMMP027 indicates that a specific variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified Funds Management (FM) area (identified by &2). This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a variant in the Funds Management module that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect FM Area: The variant may exist, but it is not defined for the FM area you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Data Deletion: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., FMAVCR01 for variants in FM) and check if the variant exists for the specified FM area.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate transaction for managing variants in the Funds Management module.
  Ensure that you specify the correct FM area when creating the variant.
  
  
  
  Verify FM Area:
  
  Double-check that you are using the correct FM area. If you are working with multiple FM areas, ensure that the variant is defined for the one you are currently using.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP version to understand how variants are managed in your system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Funds Management, such as FMAVCR01 (for variants) and FMX1 (for creating FM documents).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMMP027 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to create and manage variants in the Funds Management module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMMP027 error and implement a solution to resolve it.