How To Fix PZ820 - F111 Parameter: Variant check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 820

• Message text: F111 Parameter: Variant check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ820 - F111 Parameter: Variant check failed ?

  The SAP error message PZ820 F111 Parameter: Variant check failed typically occurs in the context of the F111 payment program, which is used for automatic payment processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the variant settings that are being used for the payment run.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant specified for the payment run may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The variant may not be properly configured or may have missing parameters that are required for the payment run.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may be missing dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name specified in the payment run is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen (transaction code SE38 or SA38) and checking the variants for the program RFFOAV00 (the program used for F111).
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration: Ensure that the variant is properly configured with all the necessary parameters. You can do this by editing the variant and checking the settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly and that all dependencies are in place.
  
  
  Create a New Variant: If the existing variant is problematic, consider creating a new variant with the required parameters and using that for the payment run.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring and using variants in the F111 payment program.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  F110: This is the transaction code for executing the automatic payment program.
  SE38/SA38: These transaction codes can be used to manage and check variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to the F111 payment program and variants.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PZ820 error in your SAP system.