How To Fix HRPAYDEPF267 - Variant &1 from featurel PM004 for report &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Variant &1 from featurel PM004 for report &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Garnishment principle of origin: The payroll variant &V1& of the report
&V2& is not available

System Response

Program termination

How to fix this error?

You have stored an invalid variant in feature PM004. The variant is used
for the calculation of the garnishment in the principle of origin.
Enter a valid payroll variant in feature PM004 with code PF.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF267 - Variant &1 from featurel PM004 for report &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF267 indicates that there is an issue with a variant specified in the payroll process. Specifically, it states that the variant (&1) from feature PM004 for report (&2) does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is trying to access a variant that has not been defined or is incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant for the payroll report does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Feature Configuration: The feature PM004 may not be correctly configured, leading to the system looking for a variant that is not available.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variant name or report name that is causing the system to fail to locate the correct variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run the report specified in the error message.
  Check if the variant (&1) exists for the report (&2). If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create it by selecting the report and then using the "Variants" option to define a new variant.
  Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set in the variant.
  
  
  
  Review Feature PM004:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the configuration of feature PM004.
  Ensure that the feature is correctly set up to point to the appropriate variant for the payroll report.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the variant name and report name for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 / SA38: To execute reports.
  PE03: To maintain features.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEPF267 error and ensure that the payroll process can proceed without issues.