We do not understand the question wholly, the opinion is not clear in your question on variation. Please state your doubt elaborately.
Vyasa has categorized the Vedas; the Smritis and Shrutis, based on the Veda, have ordained the various upakarma-s. One individual is not capable of learning all the Vedas. Hence, for the convenience of human beings, Vyasabhagavan has categorized the Vedas. For the respective Vedas which were revealed by a respective sage, we perform the upakarma on the period specified for them.