How To Fix PYC_CONF055 - Process &1 can only be maintained using the frontend wizard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF - Payroll Control Center Configuration

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Process &1 can only be maintained using the frontend wizard

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

Procedure for System Administrators

frontend wizard.
Maintain the process that has the defined process namespace by using the

How to fix this error?

System Response

back end.
Processes with the defined process namespace cannot be maintained in the
<DS:SIMG.PCC_1605_SIMP_NAMESP>Define Process and Policy Namespace</>.
activity
The process ID falls in the process namespace defined in the Customizing

What causes this issue?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF055 - Process &1 can only be maintained using the frontend wizard ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF055 indicates that a specific process (denoted as &1) can only be maintained using the frontend wizard. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) or similar applications where certain configurations or processes are restricted to be modified through a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than through backend transactions or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Frontend Wizard Requirement: The process you are trying to maintain is designed to be configured only through the frontend wizard. This is a common design choice in SAP to ensure that users follow a guided process for complex configurations.
  Transaction Limitations: The transaction or method you are using to access the process does not support direct maintenance of that specific process.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or roles may restrict access to certain configuration options.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Frontend Wizard: To resolve this error, you should access the process using the appropriate frontend