How To Fix PYC_CONF_WB179 - Analytics &1 can only be edited in Customizing activity. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_WB -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Analytics &1 can only be edited in Customizing activity. See long text.

What causes this issue?

The specified analytics can only be edited in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_2>Classify Data Sources</>. The analytics was created
in this Customizing activity as a data source class of the category
<LS>KPI </>(<AB>PY_PROC_KPI</>).
Only the analytics that meet all of the following criteria can be edited
in Configuration Workbench:
It is a data source class.
The class category is <LS>KPI </>(<AB>PY_PROC_KPI</>).
The analytics only contains analytics charts that are process context
enabled.
An analytics chart is a data source type of the category Key Performance
Indicator (KP) in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_1>Define Data Source Types</>. An analytics chart that
meets all of the following criteria in Assign Input Type Parameter to
Data Source Type in the Customizing activity is process context enabled:
It is assigned the input parameter PYP_PROC (Fixed selected, Mandatory
selected, No Key deselected)
It is assigned the input parameter PYP_PROC_INST (Fixed deselected,
Mandatory selected, No Key deselected)
No other input parameters are assigned.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB179 - Analytics &1 can only be edited in Customizing activity. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB179 indicates that you are trying to edit an analytics object (like a report or a query) that can only be modified through the Customizing activity in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where certain configurations are restricted to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify a configuration or analytics object that is intended to be maintained only in the Customizing settings.
  The object is locked for direct editing in the application area, and changes must be made through the appropriate Customizing transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which analytics object you are trying to edit. The error message may provide some context or you may need to check the transaction you were using.
  
  
  Access Customizing: Navigate to the appropriate Customizing transaction in SAP. This is usually done through the SAP Easy Access screen or by using transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  
  
  Make Changes in Customizing:
  
  Go to the relevant section for the analytics object you are trying to modify.
  Make the necessary changes in the Customizing activity.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing area. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific Customizing activity, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the module you are working with. This can provide guidance on where to find the relevant settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes in Customizing, test the analytics object again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to the specific module (e.g., CO-PA) to better understand the configuration and customization processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully edit the analytics object as needed.