How To Fix PYC_CONF_WB141 - Context type &1 is used by step templates.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_WB -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Context type &1 is used by step templates.

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the context type because it is used by step templates.
If you want to delete the context type, remove it from step templates
that use this context type first.

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?

Find out which step templates are using this context type by
double-clicking the context type.
To remove a context type from a step template, take the following steps:
Go to Configuration Workbench (transaction code <AB>PYC_CONF_WB</>). Or
you can access Configuration Workbench from SAP Easy Access menu under
<LS>Human Resources -> Payroll -> International -> Tools -> Payroll
Control Center -> Configuration Workbench</>.
In the left panel in Configuration Workbench, choose <LS>Step Template
</>from the dropdown list and double-click the step template.
Choose <LS>Basic Information </>tab page.
In Edit mode, remove the context type from the step template.
Save your changes.
After you remove the context type from all step templates that use it,
you can come back to this Customizing activity <LS>Define Context Types
Provided by Process Steps </>under Customizing for <LS>Payroll
International -> Payroll Control Center -> General Settings</> to delete
the context type.
You can use the Refresh icon above the table to refresh the list of
objects that are referencing the context type.
Note:
You don't have to remove the context type from all validation rules in
order to delete it. But it is highly recommended that you remove it from
validation rules after you have removed the context type from all step
templates.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB141 - Context type &1 is used by step templates. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB141 indicates that there is an issue with the context type being used in step templates within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where context types are defined for various processes.
  Cause:
  The error message PYC_CONF_WB141 is triggered when a context type that is being referenced in a step template is already in use by another step template or configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Context Types: The same context type is being used in multiple step templates, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the step templates or context types.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes were made to the context types or step templates without proper adjustments, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context Type: Check the context type mentioned in the error message (&1). You can find this in the configuration settings of the relevant module.
  
  
  Review Step Templates: Go through the step templates that are using the identified context type. Ensure that the context type is not being used in multiple templates simultaneously.
  
  
  Modify Step Templates: If you find that the context type is indeed being used in multiple templates, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the context type from one of the templates.
  Create a new context type that can be used in one of the templates instead.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Consistency: Ensure that all configurations related to the context types and step templates are consistent and correctly set up.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Documentation: Document any changes made for future reference and to help prevent similar issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for CO-PA) or KEDR (for CO-PA planning) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.