How To Fix /PM0/ABP_EMPLYR012 - Dunning variant &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_EMPLYR -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Dunning variant &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_EMPLYR012 - Dunning variant &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_EMPLYR012 Dunning variant &1 is invalid typically indicates that the dunning variant specified in the system is either not defined, has been deactivated, or is not valid for the current context in which it is being used. Dunning variants are used in accounts receivable and accounts payable processes to manage the dunning (reminder) process for overdue payments.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Dunning Variant: The dunning variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Deactivated Dunning Variant: The dunning variant may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified dunning variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the dunning settings that prevent the variant from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dunning Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (Dunning Configuration) and verify if the dunning variant specified in the error message exists.
  Ensure that the dunning variant is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dunning Variant:
  
  If the dunning variant is incorrect, update the relevant transaction or configuration to use a valid dunning variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the dunning variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the dunning configuration settings in the system to ensure everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the dunning procedure and the associated variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on dunning variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD2: Dunning Configuration
  F150: Dunning Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Dunning Process: Familiarize yourself with the dunning process in SAP, including how dunning variants are used and configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid dunning variant error in SAP.