How To Fix HRPAYATLZ077 - Selection variant &2 for data medium creation missing for program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Selection variant &2 for data medium creation missing for program &1

What causes this issue?

To create the electronic data mediums for the ELDA transfer, the program
requires the specified program variant for program RPUELDA0 to receive
information for the transferring office and the data medium.

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?

Use transaction SA38 to create the missing variant with exactly this
name for program RPUELDLA0.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ077 - Selection variant &2 for data medium creation missing for program &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ077 indicates that there is a missing selection variant for data medium creation in the specified program. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when generating data mediums for payroll results, such as payment files or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the error message is not defined or is not available for the program indicated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payroll program may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required selection variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant or the program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and enter the program name mentioned in the error message.
  Check if the selection variant exists by navigating to the selection screen and looking for the variant in the dropdown list.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant is missing, you can create a new one by using the Variant button on the selection screen.
  Ensure that the variant is saved correctly and is accessible to the users who need to run the payroll program.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under the relevant payroll area to ensure that the data medium creation settings are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the payroll program is linked to the correct selection variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program and the selection variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll program and data medium creation for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to perform payroll processing and data medium generation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYATLZ077 error and successfully create the data medium for payroll processing.