How To Fix PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK017 - Policy &2 in process &1 is not in the whitelist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK - Consistency check for PCC configuration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Policy &2 in process &1 is not in the whitelist

What causes this issue?

Before a process can be converted, policies of the to-be-converted
process must be added to the policy whitelist and be converted first.

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?

Check the consistency of the policies with a corresponding policy type
using the
<DS:TRAN.PYC_POL_CON_CHK>Consistency Check for Existing Policies</>
report.
Add each policy and the corresponding policy type to the policy
whitelist using the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PCC_1605_SIMP_NMSPEX>Create Policy Whitelist</>.
Convert each policy with the corresponding policy type using the
<DS:TRAN.PYC_SC_POL_CONV>Policy Conversion</> report.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK017 - Policy &2 in process &1 is not in the whitelist ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK017 indicates that a specific policy (identified by &2) in a particular process (identified by &1) is not included in the whitelist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's compliance and risk management functionalities, particularly when dealing with policies and processes that are subject to certain compliance checks.
  Cause:
  
  Policy Not Whitelisted: The primary cause of this error is that the policy you are trying to use is not included in the predefined whitelist. The whitelist is a list of approved policies that can be applied to specific processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the policy has not been properly set up or linked to the process.
  Changes in Policy: If there have been recent changes to the policies or processes, the whitelist may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Whitelist Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the compliance policies in your SAP system.
  Verify if the policy in question (identified by &2) is included in the whitelist for the process (identified by &1).
  If it is not included, you will need to add it to the whitelist.
  
  
  
  Update Policy Settings:
  
  If the policy should be whitelisted, ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate process.
  You may need to consult with your compliance or risk management team to ensure that the policy meets the necessary criteria for whitelisting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to compliance policies and whitelisting to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the policy is now recognized.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to compliance policies and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to apply the policy has the necessary authorizations to access and modify compliance settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.