How To Fix PYC_FRW038 - Process template &1 and process &2 have different instance parameters

PYC_FRW038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Process template &1 and process &2 have different instance parameters

What causes this issue?

You can assign a process template to a process only if they have the
same instance parameter.

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?

To assign process templates to a process, make sure that the process
templates and the process have the same instance parameter. To check and
modify the instance parameter for a process or a process template, do
the following:
Go to the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_D_PYP>Define Processes</> to check or modify the instance
parameter of your process.
Go to the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_PT>Define Process Templates</> to check or modify the
instance parameter of the process template you have selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW038 - Process template &1 and process &2 have different instance parameters ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW038 indicates that there is a mismatch in the instance parameters between a process template and a specific process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or similar modules where process templates are used to define workflows or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The process template and the process instance have been configured with different parameters. This could be due to changes made to one without updating the other.
  Version Mismatch: If the process template has been updated or modified, but the existing process instances have not been aligned with these changes.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during the creation or modification of process templates or instances can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PYC_FRW038 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Process Template and Instance Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the process template and the specific process instance.
  Compare the parameters of