How To Fix HRPIQ000293 - No valid program stage variant found; record cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 293

• Message text: No valid program stage variant found; record cannot be created

What causes this issue?

You have tried to register or re-register a student for a program that
does not have a valid program stage variant.

System Response

The student cannot be registered or re-registered.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the infotype <ls>Program Credits</> (1735) for the program and
then register or re-register the student again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000293 - No valid program stage variant found; record cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000293 indicates that there is no valid program stage variant found for the record you are trying to create in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration or talent management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Stage Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the program stage variant that you are trying to use does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the program stage or the variant may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program stage variant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are preventing the creation of the record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Stage Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for program stage variants and check if the required variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the program stage and its variants is complete and correct.
  Check if all necessary fields and settings are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create records in the relevant area.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data you are trying to enter for any inconsistencies or errors.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the program stage variants and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be relevant to your task.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.