How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL046 - Selection program variant is undefined for report type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL - Messages for Document Processing Level (international part)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Selection program variant is undefined for report type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL046 - Selection program variant is undefined for report type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL046 with the description "Selection program variant is undefined for report type &1" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined selection variant for a specific report type, which is necessary for executing the report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant for the specified report type has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a corresponding selection variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the report type was recently transported from another system, the selection variant may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to execute the report.
  Enter the report name associated with the error.
  Click on the "Variants" button and check if the required selection variant exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new selection variant by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the report type is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SAP HR module.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and verify that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its selection variants. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the report type was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including selection variants, were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report type for any additional configuration or setup steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on the specific report and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute the report.