How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE013 - Variant for pay statement could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_OFF_CYCLE - Payroll Control Center - Manage Off-Cycle Payrolls

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variant for pay statement could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE013 - Variant for pay statement could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE013 indicates that the system could not determine a variant for the pay statement during the payroll processing. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when generating pay statements or reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The variant for the pay statement may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the payroll configuration tables.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area assigned to the employee may not have a corresponding variant defined for the pay statement.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant or the payroll area.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may interfere with the standard variant determination logic.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters used to generate the pay statement may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE51 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of the pay statement variant.
  Ensure that the variant is defined for the relevant payroll area and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the payroll area assigned to the employee has a valid variant for the pay statement.
  Check the configuration in SPRO under Payroll settings to ensure that the payroll area is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the pay statement variant.
  Check user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the variant determination is failing.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the relevant function modules or programs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or requires deeper technical intervention.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE51 (for pay statement variants), SPRO (for configuration), and PFCG (for role management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE013 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on payroll processing and variant management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE013.