How To Fix PYC_CONF058 - Parent process &1 is not allowed

PYC_CONF058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF - Payroll Control Center Configuration

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Parent process &1 is not allowed

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PYC_CONF058 - Details

• The SAP error message PYC_CONF058, which states "Parent process &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where process hierarchies are defined. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the process hierarchy, specifically that the parent process referenced is not permitted in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parent Process: The parent process specified in the configuration does not exist or is not valid for the current configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration settings related to process hierarchies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified parent process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Verify that the parent process specified