How To Fix PYC_CONF068 - Specified parent off-cycle process is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF - Payroll Control Center Configuration

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Specified parent off-cycle process is not allowed

What causes this issue?

For each <LS>Planned Off-Cycle - Others (OO)</> process, a <LS>Planned
Off-Cycle - Productive Payroll</> <LS>(PO) </>process must be assigned
as the parent process. The specified parent off-cycle process is not
allowed for the current process, for example, because of different
country grouping attributes of the two processes.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF068 - Specified parent off-cycle process is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF068 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of off-cycle processes in the Payroll module. Specifically, it means that the specified parent off-cycle process is not allowed, which can occur due to various reasons related to the configuration settings or the specific payroll run being attempted.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The off-cycle process may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the payroll configuration.
  Invalid Parent Process: The parent off-cycle process specified may not be valid for the current payroll run or may not be allowed based on the current configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to execute the off-cycle process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area or the employee group may not be set up to allow the specified off-cycle process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for off-cycle payroll processes in the SAP system. Ensure that the parent process is correctly defined and allowed for the payroll area in question.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  
  
  Validate Parent Process: Ensure that the parent off-cycle process you are trying to use is valid and allowed. You may need to consult with your SAP Payroll consultant or refer to the documentation for the specific off-cycle process.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the off-cycle payroll process. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review Payroll Area Settings: Check the payroll area settings to ensure that the off-cycle process is permitted for the employees in question. This may involve reviewing the employee master data and payroll area configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, it is advisable to test the off-cycle process in a development or test environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Payroll to further investigate the problem.