How To Fix PYC_CONT204 - deactivated team member &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONT -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: deactivated team member &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONT204 - deactivated team member &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONT204 indicates that a team member has been deactivated in the system. This typically occurs in the context of project management or team assignments within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  The error message PYC_CONT204 is triggered when:
  
  A team member (employee or resource) that is assigned to a project or task has been marked as inactive or deactivated in the system.
  This could be due to various reasons, such as the employee leaving the organization, being on leave, or being intentionally deactivated for administrative purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Team Member Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 for displaying employee data) and check the status of the team member in question.
  Ensure that the employee is active and not marked as inactive or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Team Member:
  
  If the team member needs to be reactivated, you may need to update their status in the HR module (using transaction PA30 or similar) to make them active again.
  
  
  
  Reassign Tasks:
  
  If the team member is permanently deactivated and cannot be reactivated, consider reassigning their tasks or responsibilities to another active team member.
  
  
  
  Update Project Assignments:
  
  If the project or task is still referencing the deactivated team member, update the project assignments to remove or replace the deactivated member.
  
  
  
  Consult HR or System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the team member, consult your HR department or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and the project management transactions (like CJ20N for project management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing team members and project assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to employee statuses and project assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PYC_CONT204 error and ensure that your project team is correctly configured.