How To Fix HRFPM208 - Inconsistent variant &1 of data collector; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Inconsistent variant &1 of data collector; 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 can check the variant of the data collector in IMG activity
<LS>Assign Detail Variant to a Variant of the Data Collector</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM208 - Inconsistent variant &1 of data collector; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM208 indicates that there is an inconsistency with a variant of a data collector in the context of SAP Human Resources (HR) and specifically in the area of Personnel Management. This error typically arises when the system encounters a variant that is not properly configured or does not match the expected settings in the Customizing (configuration) settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The variant specified for the data collector may not be correctly defined in the Customizing settings. This could be due to missing parameters, incorrect settings, or changes that were made without updating the corresponding variants.
  Missing or Incorrect Data Collector: The data collector itself may not be set up correctly, or the variant may refer to a data collector that does not exist or is inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for HR data collectors.
  Verify that the variant in question is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set up properly.
  Ensure that the data collector associated with the variant is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Variants:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report that corresponds to the data collector and check the variants.
  Ensure that the variant exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data collector and variant to ensure that all required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the inconsistency is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to HRFPM208. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the HRFPM208 error message.