How To Fix HRPIQ000386 - Maintain a session variant for program &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Maintain a session variant for program &

What causes this issue?

No session variant is available for program &V1& on &V2&.

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?

Maintain the session variant for program &V1& in the infotype
<LS>Program Data</> (1730) so that it is valid on &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000386 - Maintain a session variant for program & ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000386 indicates that a session variant needs to be maintained for a specific program. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and is related to the use of the program for processing HR infotypes or other HR-related data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to execute a program that requires a session variant, but none has been defined. A session variant is a set of parameters that can be used to control the behavior of a program when it is executed in batch processing mode. Without a defined session variant, the program cannot run as expected.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain a session variant for the specified program. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction Code:
  
  Go to transaction code SM35 (Batch Input Monitoring) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) depending on your access and requirements.
  
  
  
  Create a Session Variant:
  
  If you are using SM35, you can create a session variant by selecting the appropriate program and defining the necessary parameters.
  If you are using SE38, you can enter the program name and then navigate to the "Variants" option to create a new session variant.
  
  
  
  Define the Parameters:
  
  When creating the session variant, you will need to specify the parameters that the program will use. This may include input fields, selection criteria, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Save the Variant:
  
  After defining the parameters, save the session variant. Make sure to note the name of the variant for future reference.
  
  
  
  Test the Program:
  
  After maintaining the session variant, try executing the program again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM35: Batch Input Monitoring
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check if the program is linked to a transaction)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on session variants and batch input processing.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and maintain session variants.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Basis or HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the parameters to set or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team or HR functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPIQ000386 error and successfully maintain a session variant for the specified program.