How To Fix HRFPM203 - 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: 203

• Message text: 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 variant for module <LS>Output</> in IMG activity
<LS>Define Run Variant for Automatic Commitment Creation </>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM203 - Variant &1 of output does not exist; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM203 indicates that a specific variant of an output does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes, particularly when dealing with forms, reports, or output types that require specific configurations.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Output Variant: The specified output variant (e.g., for a report or form) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the output type may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the specified variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output variant.
  Transport Issues: If the output variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Variants:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code S_P00_07000139 for HR forms) and check if the specified output variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Output Variant:
  
  If the output variant is missing, create a new one using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 for reports or SFP for forms).
  Ensure that the variant is correctly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) and check the configuration for the relevant output type.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to the output variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the output variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the variant or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the output type and variant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SFP (Form Builder), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific output type or error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRFPM203 error and implement a solution to resolve it.