How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE028 - Variant &1 for payroll driver does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Variant &1 for payroll driver does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE028 - Variant &1 for payroll driver does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE028 indicates that a specific payroll driver variant does not exist for the payroll processing. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to execute a payroll run, but it cannot find the specified variant for the payroll driver.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant for the payroll driver has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll driver variant may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll driver variant.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area or other parameters specified may not match the existing variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and enter the payroll driver program (e.g., RPCALCU0 for the US payroll).
  Click on the "Variants" button to check if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant by clicking on "Create" and entering the necessary parameters.
  If the variant exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area and other parameters you are using in the payroll run match those defined in the variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll driver and its variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or requirements related to your payroll setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To check and manage variants.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: To run payroll for a specific country (replace XX with the country code).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE028 and successfully execute the payroll run.