How To Fix HRPAYDESV312 - Error determining the display variant: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Error determining the display variant: &

What causes this issue?

Function module "REUSE_ALV_VARIANT_F4" returned a "PROGRAM_ERROR"
exception when called.

System Response

No display variant was set.

How to fix this error?

If you know of a display variant, enter it directly.
If no display variants are defined in your system, run the report for a
few personnel numbers and then create a custom variant for the output
list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV312 - Error determining the display variant: & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV312, which states "Error determining the display variant: &", typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or access the specified display variant for a report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Display Variant: The specified display variant may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the display variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that is trying to use the display variant.
  Transport Issues: If the display variant was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  User-Specific Settings: The display variant may be user-specific and not available for other users.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Display Variant: Verify if the display variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code SE93 or SE80) and checking the variants.
  Create or Modify Display Variant: If the display variant is missing, you can create a new one or modify an existing one to meet your needs.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the display variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the report or transaction to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If the display variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  User-Specific Variants: If the variant is user-specific, ensure that the user is logged in with the correct credentials and that the variant is saved under their user profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for HRPAYDESV312 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to display variants and report configuration in the HR module for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.