How To Fix HRPAY99PM116 - An error occurred when reading variant &1 of report &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 116

• Message text: An error occurred when reading variant &1 of report &2

What causes this issue?

A variant of the report to be executed has been read before the start
of a step. An error occurred when doing this.

How to fix this error?

Variant <LS>&V1&</> for report <LS>&V2&</> either does not exist or is
obsolete. Check the variant and, if required, create a new one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM116 - An error occurred when reading variant &1 of report &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM116 indicates that there was an issue when trying to read a variant of a report in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or HR reporting, where specific report variants are used to customize the output of reports.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant does not exist in the system. This could happen if the variant was deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant or report.
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 (for executing reports).
  Enter the report name mentioned in the error message and check if the variant exists.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Report Name:
  
  Double-check the report name and ensure it is correctly specified in the program or transaction that is calling it.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any technical problems in the system, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report or payroll processing to see if there are known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific report or error message for additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to avoid authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAY99PM116 error in your SAP system.