How To Fix PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK084 - Policy &1 and policy type &2 have different time selection parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK - Consistency check for PCC configuration

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Policy &1 and policy type &2 have different time selection parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK084 - Policy &1 and policy type &2 have different time selection parameters ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_CONS_CHECK084 indicates that there is a mismatch in the time selection parameters between two policies in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where policies are defined for various configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two policies (identified by &1 and &2) are being compared or used together, but they have different settings for time selection parameters. This could include differences in fiscal year settings, periods, or other time-related configurations.
  The policies may be intended to work together, but the inconsistency in their time parameters prevents them from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Policies: Determine which two policies are causing the issue by checking the values of &1 and &2 in the error message.
  
  
  Review Time Selection Parameters: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both policies.
  Compare the time selection parameters (e.g., fiscal year variant,