How To Fix PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK013 - Process &1 does not contain a Monitoring step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK - Consistency check for PCC configuration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Process &1 does not contain a Monitoring step

What causes this issue?

This process is assigned to a process template of the category
<ZH>Monitoring </>or <ZH>Productive Payroll</>. However, the process
template does not have a <ZH>Monitoring </>step and an <ZH>Initiate
Policies</> step.

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?

Assign an Initiate Policies step (step template category = Initial
Policies) and a Monitoring step (step template category = Monitoring) to
the process template.
To check step template category of a step template, use the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_STEP>Define Process Step Templates</>.
To assign step templates to a process template, use the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_PT>Define Process Templates</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK013 - Process &1 does not contain a Monitoring step ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK013 indicates that a specific process (denoted as &1) in the context of SAP's Process Control (PC) does not contain a monitoring step. This error typically arises during the configuration or execution of a process in SAP Process Control, which is part of the SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) suite.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the process you are trying to execute or validate is expected to have a monitoring step defined, but it does not. Monitoring steps are essential for tracking the performance and compliance of processes, and their absence can lead to incomplete or ineffective process management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the process configuration in SAP Process Control.
  Verify that the process identified by &1 is correctly set up and that it includes all necessary components, including monitoring steps.
  
  
  
  Add Monitoring Step:
  
  If the monitoring step is missing, you will need to add it. This can typically be done in the process configuration settings.
  Ensure that the monitoring step is properly defined, including the criteria for monitoring and any associated tasks or responsibilities.
  
  
  
  Validate Process:
  
  After adding the monitoring step, validate the process configuration to ensure that it meets all requirements and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Process Control to understand the requirements for process configuration and the role of monitoring steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once changes are made, test the process to ensure that it functions as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Resources: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP Process Control to better understand the configuration and management of processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your process is correctly configured with the necessary monitoring steps.