How To Fix HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_SIMU005 - SIMU: Variant &1 does not exist for report &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_SIMU - Messages for Class CL_HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_SIMU

• Message number: 005

• Message text: SIMU: Variant &1 does not exist for report &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_SIMU005 - SIMU: Variant &1 does not exist for report &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_SIMU005 indicates that a specific variant for a payroll simulation report does not exist. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run a payroll simulation using a variant that has not been defined or saved in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) for the payroll report (identified by &2) has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the payroll report (e.g., PC00_Mxx_CALC, where xx is the country code).
  Select the option to create a variant.
  Enter the required parameters and save the variant with the correct name.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are using is correct and matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  You can check existing variants by using the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and entering the report name to see the variants available.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll report and the specific variant.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If applicable, consider using standard variants provided by SAP, which may already be configured for common payroll scenarios.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing reports and checking variants.
  PC00_Mxx_CALC for running payroll simulations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and report variants.
  
  
  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 message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run the payroll simulation report.