How To Fix XSS_CA000 - The variant & is not maintained in Program RPCYERK1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_CA - ESS Canada: YE report based scenarios.

• Message number: 000

• Message text: The variant & is not maintained in Program RPCYERK1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_CA000 - The variant & is not maintained in Program RPCYERK1. ?

  The SAP error message XSS_CA000 indicates that a specific variant for the program RPCYERK1 is not maintained. This program is typically related to payroll processing in SAP, particularly for year-end processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to execute the program RPCYERK1 with a variant that has not been defined or maintained in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports and programs, allowing users to run them with predefined settings.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create or maintain the variant for the program RPCYERK1. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Program:
  
  Go to transaction code SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Program).
  Enter the program name RPCYERK1 and click on the "Variants" button.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Variant:
  
  In the variant screen, you can either create a new variant or modify an existing one.
  If creating a new variant, click on the "Create" button and enter the necessary selection criteria.
  Save the variant with a meaningful name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Program:
  
  After maintaining the variant, try executing the program again with the newly created or modified variant to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor for executing programs.
  SA38: Execute Program.
  
  
  
  Program RPCYERK1: This program is typically used for year-end payroll processing in SAP. It may involve calculations and reporting related to employee payroll data.
  
  
  Variants: Variants are used to store user-specific settings for report execution. They can include selection criteria, output options, and other parameters.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the program RPCYERK1.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message XSS_CA000 and successfully execute the program with the appropriate variant.