How To Fix FZ005 - No heading defined for display variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No heading defined for display variant &

What causes this issue?

No heading is defined in your logon language for the chosen display
variant &V1&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Procedure for the system administrator</>
Define a heading appropriate to display variant &V1&.
<DS:TRAN.FAKP>Proceed</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ005 - No heading defined for display variant & ?

  The SAP error message FZ005: No heading defined for display variant typically occurs when you are trying to use a display variant in a report or transaction that does not have a defined heading. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in financial transactions where display variants are used to customize the layout of reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Heading Definition: The display variant you are trying to use does not have a heading defined. This can happen if the variant was created without specifying a heading or if it was modified incorrectly.
  Incorrect Variant Selection: You may have selected a display variant that is not applicable for the current report or transaction.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the display variants in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Display Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where you encountered the error.
  Select the display variant you are trying to use.
  Check if the heading is defined for that variant. You can do this by navigating to the variant management options (usually accessible via the "Variants" button or menu).
  
  
  
  Define or Modify Heading:
  
  If the heading is missing, you can define it by editing the display variant.
  Go to the variant management screen, select the variant, and choose the option to change or edit it.
  Add a heading in the appropriate field and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Display Variant:
  
  If you cannot modify the existing variant, consider creating a new display variant with the desired settings and a defined heading.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing display variants in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to financial reporting (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.).
  Display Variants: Display variants are used to customize the layout of reports in SAP. They allow users to save specific settings for future use.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify display variants in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ005 error and successfully use display variants in your SAP transactions.