How To Fix HRBEN00PAYROLL016 - Variant & not found for printing payroll forms.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Variant & not found for printing payroll forms.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Payroll simulation terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify an existing remuneration statement variant name in the benefit
area parameters for ESS scenarios (view V_5UB3_ESS).

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 HRBEN00PAYROLL016 - Variant & not found for printing payroll forms. ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL016 indicates that a specific variant for printing payroll forms is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to locate the specified variant that is required for generating payroll forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant for payroll forms may not have been created or saved in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name provided may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and enter the report name related to payroll forms (e.g., HRBEN00).
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant by clicking on the "Create" button and entering the necessary parameters for payroll forms.
  If the variant exists but is incorrect, modify it to ensure it meets the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant being used in the payroll processing to ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the existing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that the variant is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and variants for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: For executing reports and managing variants.
  SM37: To check job logs if the payroll process was run as a background job.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing and variants.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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 message HRBEN00PAYROLL016 and successfully print the payroll forms.