How To Fix PYC_CONF_WB274 - Policy type &1 is being used in policies. Remove it from policies first.

PYC_CONF_WB274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_WB -

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Policy type &1 is being used in policies. Remove it from policies first.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Management</> application.
to complete and delete the processes that use this policy in <LS>Process
policy. To delete a policy, the payroll process manager might first need
Navigate to the <LS>Policy Configuration</> application to delete the
Record the ID of the policies that use this policy type.
that are referencing this policy type.
The Where-Used List displays the type, ID, and name of all the objects
On the right side, choose the Where-Used List icon at the top.
from the dropdown list and double-click the policy type to select it.
In the left panel of Configuration Workbench, select <LS>Policy Type</>
following steps:
To remove the policy type from the policies that use it, take the

How to fix this error?

System Response

Configuration application.
want to delete the policy type, remove it from policies first in Policy
You cannot delete the policy type because it is used by policies. If you

What causes this issue?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PYC_CONF_WB274 - Details

• The SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB274 indicates that a specific policy type (denoted as &1 in the message) is currently being used in one or more policies within the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or modify a policy type that is still in use, which is not allowed until all references to that policy type are removed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the policy type you are trying to delete or modify is actively linked to existing policies. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that policies are not left in an inconsistent state.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Policy Type: Note the specific policy type indicated by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  Check Existing Policies:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where policies are managed (e.g., transaction code PYC_POLICY or similar).
  Search for all policies that are