How To Fix HRFPM209 - Detail variant &1 of data collector does not exist; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Detail variant &1 of data collector 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 detail 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 HRFPM209 - Detail variant &1 of data collector does not exist; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM209 indicates that a specific detail variant of a data collector does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when working with data collectors in the context of performance management or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The detail variant specified in the error message has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings for the data collector may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to find the specified variant.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the detail variant being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually SPRO) and check the settings for the data collector.
  Ensure that the detail variant specified in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Detail Variant:
  
  If the detail variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings for the data collector.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it to meet the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the detail variant being used in your process. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring data collectors and detail variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), HRPBC (for performance management), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to HRFPM209 or data collectors that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRFPM209 error and implement a solution to resolve it.