How To Fix UC0009 - Variants for task &1 in cons area &2 need to be defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Variants for task &1 in cons area &2 need to be defined

What causes this issue?

No variants were created in the system for the task category of task
&V1& (in consolidation area &V2&).

System Response

It is not possible to display variants for task &V1& at present.

How to fix this error?

Enter a variant name.
Call up variant maintenance with the pushbutton "Create Variant".
Define a variant.
Save your entries.
By repeating this procedure, you gradually create one or several
variants for the task category of &V1&. The variants are subsequently
available in the input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0009 - Variants for task &1 in cons area &2 need to be defined ?

  The SAP error message UC0009 indicates that variants for a specific task in a particular consolidation area need to be defined. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, which is part of the Financials suite.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to execute a task (such as a consolidation process) that requires a variant to be defined for that task in the specified consolidation area. Variants are used to store specific settings or parameters for tasks, and if they are not defined, the system cannot proceed with the execution.
  Solution:
  To resolve the UC0009 error, you need to define the required variants for the specified task in the consolidation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Variant Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the consolidation task you are working with (e.g., transaction code FBV0 for financial statement variants or KCF1 for consolidation variants).
  Alternatively, you can navigate through the SAP menu to find the relevant area for variant maintenance.
  
  
  
  Define the Variant:
  
  In the variant maintenance screen, create a new variant or modify an existing one.
  Enter the necessary parameters and settings that are required for the task in the specified consolidation area.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants in the system. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Task:
  
  After defining the variant, try to re-run the task that triggered the error. The system should now be able to execute the task without encountering the UC0009 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for specific details on how to define variants for the consolidation tasks you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for consolidation and variant management, such as KCF1, KCF2, KCF3, etc.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the Financials module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC0009 error and successfully define the necessary variants for your consolidation tasks.