How To Fix HRPAY99RU_REPORT_OPS013 - Variant &1 has no fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_REPORT_OPS - Report operations

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variant &1 has no fields

What causes this issue?

The ALV variant specified in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHIRURP_PI_REPVIEWOPS_01>Define Report View Operations</>
either includes no fields to display or does not exist.

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?

Check the settings in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHIRURP_PI_REPVIEWOPS_01>Define Report View Operations</>. The
ALV variant you specify for the view operation should be created from
the ALV that was generated from the class specified as the processor of
the view operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_REPORT_OPS013 - Variant &1 has no fields ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_REPORT_OPS013 with the description "Variant &1 has no fields" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the specified variant (in this case, &1) does not contain any fields or parameters that can be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Variant: The variant specified does not have any fields defined. This can happen if the variant was created but not properly configured.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name might be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fields associated with the variant.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the system that is causing the variant to not be recognized properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., transaction SE38 for report execution).
  Check the variant settings to ensure that it has fields defined. You can do this by selecting the variant and reviewing its configuration.
  If the variant is empty, you may need to create a new variant or modify the existing one to include the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the variant management screen.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and its associated fields. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider deleting it and recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report or transaction you are using. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and others that may be related to variant management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPAY99RU_REPORT_OPS013 and ensure that your variant is properly configured for use in payroll reporting.