How To Fix HRFPM033 - Only select one variant as the standard variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Only select one variant as the standard variant

What causes this issue?

Several run variants are flagged as <LS>Standard </> In Customizing of
<ZK>Position Budgeting and Control</> for the automatic commitment
creation.

System Response

No unique variant could be determined; the run cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the definition of the run variant. To do this, call the
Customizing of <ZK>Position Budgeting and Control</> and then execute
IMG activity <LS>Define Run variant for the Automatic Creation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM033 - Only select one variant as the standard variant ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM033 ("Only select one variant as the standard variant") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources module, particularly when dealing with the management of variants for reports or processes in the HR system.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to set multiple variants as the "standard variant" for a particular report or process. In SAP, only one variant can be designated as the standard variant at any given time. The standard variant is the default option that the system uses when executing a report or transaction without any specific variant being selected.
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM033 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Variant Management:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to set the standard variant (e.g., SE38 for report execution).
  Navigate to the variant management section.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Variants:
  
  Check the list of existing variants for the report or transaction in question.
  Identify which variant is currently set as the standard variant.
  
  
  
  Change the Standard Variant:
  
  If you want to set a different variant as the standard, you must first deselect the current standard variant.
  Select the variant you wish to set as the new standard and mark it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Ensure that you save your changes after making the adjustments.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Execute the report or transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the correct standard variant is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (for report execution) or variants management tools.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify variants and set standard variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing variants in your SAP environment.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM033 error and successfully manage your report variants in SAP.