How To Fix HRFPM193 - Run variant &1 does not exist; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Run variant &1 does not exist; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

Run variant &v1& for the run for automatic commitment creation does not
exist.

System Response

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSRES OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 IMG
activities <LS>Define Run Variant for Automatic Commitment Creation
</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM193 - Run variant &1 does not exist; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM193 indicates that a specific run variant, identified by the placeholder &1, does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Resources (HR) and specifically in the area of Personnel Management or Payroll Management when trying to execute a report or process that requires a predefined run variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Run Variant: The specified run variant has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO) may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the run variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the run variant.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the run variant being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., for payroll, it might be PC00_MXX_CALC or similar).
  Check if the run variant exists by navigating to the run variant configuration area (e.g., via transaction PE03 for payroll variants).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Run Variant:
  
  If the run variant is missing, create a new one using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PE03 for payroll).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Access transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant section for HR or Payroll.
  Verify that the settings related to run variants are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the run variant.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect references to the run variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Maintain Payroll Variants
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where X is the country code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring run variants and payroll processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to run variants or the HR module.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.