How To Fix FR869 - Selection variant for RFSUMB00 is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Selection variant for RFSUMB00 is obsolete

What causes this issue?

The current selection variant for report RFSUMB00 for creating closing
postings is obsolete. Selection options were transferred that are not
valid for the current program.

How to fix this error?

The variant used is no longer valid for the program and you have to
create a new one. To do this, use the corresponding country-specific
transaction in the application menu under <ZK>Accounting -> Financial
Accounting -> General Ledger -> Periodic Processing -> Closing ->
Closing/Opening Postings</>.

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

<ZU>Local Version</> ,,<ZU>Transaction</>
Italy ,,F_IT_01
Slovakia ,,F_SK_01
Turkey ,,F_TR_01
Colombia ,,F_CO_01
Romania ,,F_RO_01
Portugal ,,F_PT_01

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR869 - Selection variant for RFSUMB00 is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message FR869 indicates that the selection variant for the report RFSUMB00 is obsolete. This typically occurs when the selection variant that you are trying to use has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use has been deleted or is not available in the current environment.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain selection variants may become obsolete or incompatible with the new version of the report.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes in the configuration or settings related to the report may lead to the selection variant being marked as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Variants: Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38, enter the report name RFSUMB00, and check the available selection variants. You can also use transaction S_VARIANT to manage selection variants.
  Create a New Selection Variant: If the selection variant is indeed obsolete, you can create a new selection variant that meets your requirements. 
  
  Execute the report and set the desired selection criteria.
  Save the selection criteria as a new variant.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the selection variant is included in the transport request and that it has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or release notes for any changes related to the report RFSUMB00 that might affect selection variants.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical report for your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports.
  S_VARIANT: To manage selection variants.
  
  
  Report RFSUMB00: This report is typically used for financial reporting in SAP, particularly for the clearing of open items in accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling selection variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR869 error and continue using the report as needed.