How To Fix HRFPM202 - Filter for variant &1 of output does not exist; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Filter for variant &1 of output does not exist; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_CAUSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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

You check the filter for variant &1 of module <LS>Output</> in IMG
activity <LS>Link Variant with Filter Value</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM202 - Filter for variant &1 of output does not exist; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM202 indicates that there is an issue with a specific output variant in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly related to the Flexible Personnel Management (FPM) component. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified output variant in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Variant: The specified output variant (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the output variants may not be properly configured, leading to the system being unable to locate the variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output variant.
  Transport Issues: If the output variant was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Variants:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where output variants are defined.
  Verify if the output variant specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Output Variant:
  
  If the output variant is missing, create a new one with the required settings.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to output variants are correctly configured.
  Check for any dependencies or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the output variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the output variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring output variants in the HR module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), HR Customizing transactions, and others that may be related to output management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to HRFPM202 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM202 error and ensure that the output variant is correctly configured in your SAP system.