How To Fix PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK081 - Policy type &1 for policy &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK - Consistency check for PCC configuration

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Policy type &1 for policy &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK081 - Policy type &1 for policy &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK081 indicates that there is an issue with a policy configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that a policy type for a given policy does not exist. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP's Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) or other modules that utilize policy configurations.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Policy Definition: The specified policy type for the given policy ID has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Policy Type: The policy type referenced in the configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the policy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the policy type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Policy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where policies are defined (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for configuration).
  Verify that the policy type and policy ID mentioned in the error message exist and are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Policy:
  
  If the policy type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  If the policy type exists but is not correctly configured, update it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the policy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the policy type was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring policies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify policy configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PYC (Profitability and Cost Management), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  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 and resolve the cause of the error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK081 in your SAP system.