How To Fix PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK019 - Data source type &3 of policy &2 in process &1 is of wrong category &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK - Consistency check for PCC configuration

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Data source type &3 of policy &2 in process &1 is of wrong category &4

What causes this issue?

Policy should only have check types (Data source type category - DF or
empty). But this policy contains data source types of other category.

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 and modify the category attribute of the data source types in the
policy using the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_1>Create Data Source Types</>.
Modify data source type assignment to the policy by using the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_2>Classify Data Sources</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK019 - Data source type &3 of policy &2 in process &1 is of wrong category &4 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK019 indicates that there is a mismatch in the data source type of a policy in a specific process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) or similar modules where policies and data sources are configured.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The data source type defined for a policy does not match the expected category for that specific process.
  There may be a configuration issue where the data source type is incorrectly assigned or not compatible with the process being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Policy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the policy in question (policy &2).
  Verify the data source type (&3) assigned to the policy and ensure it is appropriate for the process (&1) you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Types:
  
  Ensure that the data source type is correctly categorized. You may need to refer to the documentation or configuration guidelines to confirm the valid categories for the data source type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Settings:
  
  If the data source type is indeed correct, check the settings of the process (&1) to ensure it is set up to accept the specified data source type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected configurations and categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to policy and data source configuration, such as PYC1 for Profitability Analysis.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.