How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE104 - Variant &2 does not exist for allocation strategy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Variant &2 does not exist for allocation strategy &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select an existing variant for the allocation strategy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE104 - Variant &2 does not exist for allocation strategy &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT_GENERATE104 Variant &2 does not exist for allocation strategy &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to execute a report or process related to Workforce Planning (WRF) or Personnel Cost Planning, and it cannot find the specified variant for the given allocation strategy.
  
  Allocation Strategy (&1): This is a predefined method or strategy used in workforce or cost allocation.
  Variant (&2): A variant is a saved set of input parameters for a report or program. It allows users to run the program with predefined settings.
  
  The error indicates that the system expects a variant (saved selection parameters) for the allocation strategy but cannot find it in the system.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant specified for the allocation strategy does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name might be misspelled or incorrectly maintained in the configuration.
  Incomplete Configuration: The allocation strategy has not been fully configured with the required variants.
  Transport Issues: The variant might exist in the development system but was not transported to the production system.
  Authorization Issues: The user running the process might not have authorization to access the variant.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the program related to the allocation strategy (check documentation or configuration for the exact program).
  Click on Variants and check if the variant (&2) exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it with the required selection parameters.
  Save the variant with the exact name expected by the allocation strategy.
  
  
  
  Check Allocation Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the IMG path related to Workforce Planning or Personnel Cost Planning.
  Verify the allocation strategy settings and ensure the variant name is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Variant:
  
  If the variant exists in development but not in production, transport the variant to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user running the process has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP releases notes or patches related to such errors. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 / SA38: Program execution and variant maintenance.
  SPRO: Customizing for Workforce Planning / Personnel Cost Planning.
  WRF: Workforce Planning related transactions.
  
  
  
  Modules:
  
  SAP HCM (Human Capital Management)
  Personnel Cost Planning
  Workforce Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad with keywords like "WRF_AT_GENERATE104", "variant does not exist", "allocation strategy".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact program or process you are running, I can help you identify the exact variant and allocation strategy configuration steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Variant &2 does not exist for allocation strategy &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrectly maintained variant for allocation strategy
  
  
  Solution
  Create/maintain the variant; check allocation strategy config; transport variant if needed
  
  
  Related Areas
  Workforce Planning, Personnel Cost Planning, SAP HCM
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact steps to create or maintain the variant!