How To Fix ISSR_TP207 - Statutory reporting variants do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_TP - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Statutory reporting variants do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR_TP207 - Statutory reporting variants do not exist ?

  The SAP error message ISSR_TP207 indicates that there are no statutory reporting variants defined for the specific reporting requirements in the system. This error typically arises when trying to execute a statutory report, such as tax reports or financial statements, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration to generate the report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the statutory reporting variants have not been set up in the system for the relevant country or reporting type.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration that prevent the system from recognizing existing variants.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reporting variants.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have different statutory reporting requirements, and if the specific requirements for the country are not configured, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Statutory Reporting Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path for statutory reporting (this may vary based on your SAP version).
  Define the necessary reporting variants for the relevant country and reporting type.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use transaction codes like OBR2 (for financial statements) or OBR3 (for tax reporting) to check if any variants exist.
  If variants exist, ensure they are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the statutory reports.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include access to the relevant reporting transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files specific to your version for detailed steps on setting up statutory reporting variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for statutory reporting, such as S_ALR_87012301 for financial statements or S_ALR_87012302 for tax reports.
  Country-Specific Settings: Each country may have specific requirements for statutory reporting, so ensure that you are following the guidelines for your specific region.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring statutory reporting variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ISSR_TP207 error and successfully generate the required statutory reports.