How To Fix PYC_CONF_WB138 - There are validation rules requiring data from this process step.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_WB -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: There are validation rules requiring data from this process step.

What causes this issue?

This warning message is displayed because some validation rules need the
data (for example, payroll data) provided by this process step.
This process step can be repeated with a subset of its original
selection.
For example, after the payroll administrator resolves alerts by updating
the master data of relevant employees, the payroll process manager can
choose to repeat the Run Payroll step, and the system prompts a dialog
box whether to repeat the step for all employees or only for the
employees that had alerts.
This process step provides the following data for validation rules.
In Support Package 80, only payroll data is supported in Configuration
Workbench.
For example, if a process step provides payroll data for validation
rules, when the payroll administrator chooses the <LS>Validate </>button
to validate an alert in Alert Management, the process step is executed
and provides updated payroll data to be rechecked by the validation
rules.

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

System Response

If you remove your selection of any of the checkboxes, when a payroll
administrator clicks the <LS>Validate </>button to validate an alert in
Alert Management, this step will not be executed and therefore does not
update the payroll data to be checked by the validation rules.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB138 - There are validation rules requiring data from this process step. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB138 indicates that there are validation rules in place that require certain data to be provided for a specific process step in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules. This error typically arises when the system detects that mandatory fields or data required by validation rules are missing or not filled out correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Data: The process step you are trying to execute requires certain fields to be filled out, and these fields are not populated.
  Validation Rules: There are specific validation rules defined in the system that check for the presence of certain data before allowing the process to proceed.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the validation rules may not align with the data being processed, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the process step you are working on and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. This may include checking for mandatory entries in the document or transaction you are processing.
  Review Validation Rules: Go to the configuration settings for the validation rules in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., in the SPRO transaction) and checking the rules that apply to the process step in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand what data is required for the validation rules.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the process to identify which specific validation rule is being triggered and what data it is expecting.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the configuration or data entry screens (e.g., SPRO for configuration, CO03 for displaying production orders, etc.).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the required data.
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.