How To Fix HRFPM234 - Define a run variant as standard in Customizing; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Define a run variant as standard in Customizing; see long text

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing of <ZK>Position Budgeting and Control</>, no run
variant is defined for automatic commitment creation as the standard.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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

To define a run variant as the standard for automatic commitment
creation, choose the IMG activity <LS> Define Run Variant for
Automatic Commitment Creation</> in the Customizing of <ZK>Position
Budgeting and Control</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM234 - Define a run variant as standard in Customizing; see long text ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM234 indicates that a run variant has not been defined as standard in the Customizing settings for the HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to the Personnel Management (PM) or Payroll Management (PM) functionalities. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a report or a process that requires a standard run variant, but none has been set up.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a standard run variant for the specific report or process you are trying to execute, but it has not been defined in the Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The necessary configuration has not been completed.
  The run variant was deleted or not created.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the run variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM234 error, you need to define a run variant as standard in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to the relevant section for HR or Payroll, depending on the context of the error.
  Look for the option related to "Define Run Variants" or "Maintain Run Variants."
  
  
  
  Create or Modify a Run Variant:
  
  If a run variant does not exist, create a new one by specifying the necessary parameters.
  If a run variant exists but is not marked as standard, select it and change its status to "Standard."
  
  
  
  Set as Standard:
  
  Ensure that the run variant is marked as standard. This usually involves checking a checkbox or setting a specific flag in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Go back to the transaction or report that generated the error and try executing it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the run variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring run variants in your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM234 error and successfully execute the desired report or process.