How To Fix PYC_FRW041 - Instance parameter value &1 is invalid; enter a valid value

PYC_FRW041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Instance parameter value &1 is invalid; enter a valid value

What causes this issue?

The instance parameter value does not comply with the check logic for
the parameter type. You define the check logic for the parameter values
in the run time class of parameter type in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_PYD_DTL>Define Parameter Types</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW041 - Instance parameter value &1 is invalid; enter a valid value ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW041 indicates that there is an issue with an instance parameter value that has been entered in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM) or similar modules where specific parameters are expected to have valid values.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Instance parameter value &1 is invalid; enter a valid value" suggests that the value provided for a specific instance parameter does not meet the expected criteria or is not recognized by the system. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Value: The value entered for the parameter may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up, leading to the parameter being invalid.
  Missing Master Data: The