How To Fix HRPAD99_ADMIN005 - Test data container &1 does not contain any active variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99_ADMIN - Messages for General Tools for Personnel Administration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Test data container &1 does not contain any active variants

What causes this issue?

The test data container has a parameter ACTIVE but the parameter is not
set to 'X' in any variant, thus no test variant can be performed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to activate all variants, you can set the default value of
the parameter ACTIVE to 'X' on the tab page "Paramter" of the test data
container.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD99_ADMIN005 - Test data container &1 does not contain any active variants ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD99_ADMIN005 indicates that the test data container specified does not contain any active variants. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when working with the Payroll Driver (RPCALCU0) or similar processes that require test data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Variants: The specified test data container does not have any active variants defined. Variants are used to store specific configurations or parameters for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Test Data Container: The test data container name provided may be incorrect or not properly set up.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the payroll process may not have been completed, leading to the absence of active variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Data Container:
  
  Verify that the test data container name you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Variants:
  
  If there are no active variants, you will need to create them. Go to the transaction code PC00_M99_CWTR (or the relevant transaction for your payroll process) and create a new variant for the test data container.
  Ensure that the variant is set to active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payroll process to ensure that all necessary parameters and variants are defined correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant to ensure that the payroll schema and related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After creating or activating the variants, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check for any custom programs that might be affecting the payroll process.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and test data containers for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further troubleshooting.