How To Fix PYC_CONF042 - Specify process end for recurrence &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF - Payroll Control Center Configuration

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Specify process end for recurrence &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF042 - Specify process end for recurrence &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF042, which states "Specify process end for recurrence &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or other modules that involve planning and scheduling of recurring processes. This error indicates that a process or task that is set to recur does not have a defined end date or condition for its recurrence.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing End Date: The recurrence configuration for a process does not specify when the recurrence should end.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the recurrence might be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the end date or condition was not filled in.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PYC_CONF042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Recurrence Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the process that is generating the error.
  Ensure that there is a defined end date or condition