How To Fix HRFPM_FTE050 - Variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE050 - Variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE050 typically indicates that a specific variant (in this case, a variant for a report or a selection screen) does not exist in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP SuccessFactors when trying to execute a report or transaction that relies on a predefined variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name provided may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for reports).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management screen (usually accessible via the "Variants" button).
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  Ensure that the variant name matches exactly with what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific report or transaction to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to HRFPM_FTE050 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP HR, SAP SuccessFactors).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.