How To Fix FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR161 - Conversion skipped because no active plan variant found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Conversion skipped because no active plan variant found.

What causes this issue?

The conversion is skipped because no active plan variant could be found.

System Response

Conversion skipped for this client.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an active plan variant via transaction OOAP for group PLOGI.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR161 - Conversion skipped because no active plan variant found. ?

  The SAP error message FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR161 indicates that a conversion process was skipped due to the absence of an active plan variant. This error typically occurs in the context of financial or personnel planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with employee-related data.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Plan Variant: The primary cause of this error is that there is no active plan variant defined for the specific planning area or scenario you are trying to execute. A plan variant is necessary for the system to know which settings and parameters to use during the conversion process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly configured, or the necessary variants may not have been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plan variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Variants:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., S_ALR_87012357 or S_ALR_87012358) to check the existing plan variants.
  Ensure that there is at least one active plan variant for the planning area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Plan Variant:
  
  If no active plan variant exists, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the planning configuration settings.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the planning area and create a new plan variant if necessary.
  Ensure that the new variant is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning area to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the planning area is linked to the correct organizational units and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the conversion has the necessary authorizations to access the plan variants.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing plan variants in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE38 (for executing reports).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the conversion process.