How To Fix HRFPM059 - Payroll Simulation: No variants found for payroll program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Payroll Simulation: No variants found for payroll program

What causes this issue?

The variant of the payroll program that should be used for the payroll
simulation could not be determined.

System Response

The payroll simulation cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

You define which variant of the payroll program for the payroll
simulation should be used in the IMG activity <LS>Determine the Variant
of the Payroll Program for Simulation</> in the Customizing of
<ZK>Position Budgeting and Control</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM059 - Payroll Simulation: No variants found for payroll program ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM059 indicates that there are no variants found for the payroll program during a payroll simulation. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a predefined variant for the payroll program that is required to execute the simulation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variants: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the payroll program in the system.
  Incorrect Program Name: The payroll program name specified in the simulation might be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll variants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from recognizing the variants.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the payroll program name (e.g., RPCALCU0 for the standard payroll program).
  Click on the "Variants" button.
  Create a new variant by specifying the necessary parameters for the payroll simulation.
  Save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the variants you expect to use are indeed created and saved correctly.
  You can check existing variants by using the same steps as above and selecting the "Variants" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name you are using in the simulation to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll simulation has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll variants. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll settings are correctly configured and that there are no underlying issues affecting the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and variant management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM059 error and successfully run the payroll simulation.