How To Fix PYC_CONF040 - No recurrences have been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF - Payroll Control Center Configuration

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No recurrences have been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF040 - No recurrences have been maintained ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF040: No recurrences have been maintained typically occurs in the context of the SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module when you are trying to create or process a planning scenario that requires a recurrence definition, but none has been set up.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined recurrences for the planning version you are working with. Recurrences are necessary for certain planning functions, such as periodic planning or forecasting, where the system needs to know how often a particular planning activity should occur (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the recurrence settings in the system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the Recurrence Maintenance:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Planning -> Recurrence -> Maintain Recurrence
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code KEDR to directly access the recurrence maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Recurrences:
  
  In the recurrence maintenance screen, you can create a new recurrence or modify an existing one.
  Define the necessary parameters such as the frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), start date, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Assign Recurrences to Planning Versions:
  
  Ensure that the newly created or modified recurrence is assigned to the appropriate planning version that you are using in your planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  
  Retry the Planning Activity:
  
  Go back to the planning activity that triggered the error and try to execute it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEDR: Maintain Recurrence
  KEDR: Display Recurrence
  KEDP: Planning Layouts
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning and recurrences in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain recurrences in the system.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after maintaining recurrences, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PYC_CONF040 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.