How To Fix PYC_CONF_WB071 - Country/region &1 of validation rule &2 is inconsistent with policy.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_WB -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Country/region &1 of validation rule &2 is inconsistent with policy.

What causes this issue?

The validation rule must have the same country/region as the policy that
the validation rule is assigned to. This message is displayed in any of
the following cases:
Case,,Policy,,Validation Rule
1,,Country A, for example 01-Germany,,Country B, for example 10-USA
2,,*,,Country B, for example 10-USA
Solution
The <LS>Consistency Check for Existing Objects with Configuration
Workbench </>(<AB>PYC_SUPPORT_CWB_CONS_CHECK</>) report can update the
country/region attribute for the validation rule based on the following
logic:
In Case 1, if the validation rule is used only in this policy, the
report changes the country/region of the validation rule to the same
value as the policy, which is 01-Germany in the above example.
If the validation rule is also used in multiple policies with different
country/region attribute, the report changes the country/region of the
validation rule to * - All Countries.
In Case 2, the report changes the country/region of the validation rule
to * - All Countries.

How to fix this error?

(Recommended) If you want the report to apply the abovementioned
solution for you, choose <LS>Apply Solution </>in the application
toolbar bar on the <LS>Display All Convertible Configurations </>page of
the report.
If you want to change the configuration by yourself, you can manually
edit the country/region attribute in Configuration Workbench or in
Customizing activity <LS>Define Check Types </>(under Customizing for
<LS>Payroll -> Payroll: International -> Payroll Control Center ->
Payroll Control Center Configuration Simplification</>).
A validation rule is also called a check type in the Customizing
activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB071 - Country/region &1 of validation rule &2 is inconsistent with policy. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB071 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the country/region specified in a validation rule and the policy settings in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Payroll or Compensation Management modules, where specific rules and policies are defined based on geographic locations.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The country/region defined in the validation rule does not match the country/region defined in the policy settings. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an oversight during the setup of the validation rules or policies.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The relevant data for the country/region or the validation rule may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Changes in Policy or Rules: If there have been recent changes to either the validation rules or the policies, it may lead to inconsistencies if not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Validation Rules: Check the validation rule specified in the error message. Ensure that the country/region defined in the rule matches the country/region in the policy settings.
  Check Policy Settings: Review the policy settings associated with the validation rule. Make sure that the country/region is correctly configured and aligns with the validation rule.
  Update Configuration: If discrepancies are found, update the configuration of either the validation rule or the policy to ensure consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for specific instructions on how to set up validation rules and policies correctly.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas for validation rules and policies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional expert who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PYC_CONF_WB071 error and ensure that your validation rules and policies are correctly aligned.