How To Fix HRBEN00PAYROLL014 - Variant &1 not found for payroll driver &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00PAYROLL - Error messages for Benefits - Payroll

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Variant &1 not found for payroll driver &2.

What causes this issue?

The payroll simulation module starts the payroll driver in simulation
mode. Therefore, an existing payroll driver variant must be specified
for the payroll driver &V2& in Customizing, in the benefit area
parameters for ESS scenarios (view V_5UB3_ESS). &V1& is not a valid
variant name for the payroll driver &V2&.

System Response

Payroll simulation terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify an existing payroll driver variant name in the benefit area
parameters for ESS scenarios (view V_5UB3_ESS) for payroll driver &V2&.

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 HRBEN00PAYROLL014 - Variant &1 not found for payroll driver &2. ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL014 indicates that a specific variant for the payroll driver could not be found. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is trying to execute a payroll run using a variant that has not been defined or is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (&1) for the payroll driver (&2) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll driver may be incorrectly configured or the variant name may have been misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and enter the payroll driver program (e.g., RPCALCU0 for the US payroll).
  Click on the "Variants" button to check if the specified variant exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payroll driver in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the payroll driver is correctly set up to use the specified variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To check and create variants.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for payroll.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system to access payroll functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRBEN00PAYROLL014 and successfully execute the payroll run.