How To Fix PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK025 - Policy class &2 in process &1 is of wrong class category &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK - Consistency check for PCC configuration

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Policy class &2 in process &1 is of wrong class category &3

What causes this issue?

A policy is a data source class of the category <AB>PY_COCKPIT</>
(Payroll Cockpit).

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?

Use the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_2>Classify Data Sources</> to modify the category
attribute for a data souce class.

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_CONF_CONS_CHECK025 - Policy class &2 in process &1 is of wrong class category &3 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK025 indicates that there is a mismatch in the policy class category for a specific process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) or similar modules where policy classes are used to categorize processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A policy class assigned to a process does not match the expected category for that process.
  There may be a configuration issue where the policy class is incorrectly defined or assigned.
  The process is trying to use a policy class that is not compatible with its defined category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Policy Class Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for policy classes in your SAP system.
  Verify that the policy class assigned to the process is correctly defined and belongs to the appropriate category.
  
  
  
  Review Process Assignment:
  
  Check the specific process (identified by &1 in the error message) to see which policy class (&2) is assigned to it.
  Ensure that the policy class is compatible with the expected category (&3).
  
  
  
  Adjust Policy Class or Process:
  
  If the policy class is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid one that matches the category required for the process.
  Alternatively, if the process should be using a different category, you may need to adjust the process configuration accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on policy class categories and their appropriate assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the process functions as expected.
  
  
  
  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 further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: 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 class configuration (e.g., SPRO for configuration settings).
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on policy classes and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK025.