How To Fix PYC_FRW145 - Step template has changed since last report run; regenerate steps first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Step template has changed since last report run; regenerate steps first

What causes this issue?

You have generated process steps for the process using the specified
process template, and the process step templates of the process template
have been changed after process steps were generated.
As a result, the system has found inconsistency between the process
template for the generated process instance and the process template for
the process.
You must regenerate process steps first.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW145 - Step template has changed since last report run; regenerate steps first ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW145 indicates that the step template used in a report has changed since the last time the report was run. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Closing cockpit or similar reporting tools where step templates are used to define the steps in a process.
  Cause:
  
  Template Modification: The step template has been modified, which could include changes to the sequence, parameters, or logic of the steps.
  Versioning: If the report is based on a specific version of the step template, and that version has been updated or replaced, the system will flag this error.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to the step template can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to regenerate the steps in the report. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Regenerate Steps:
  
  Navigate to the report that is generating the error.
  Look for an option to regenerate or refresh the steps based on the current template.
  This process will update the report to align with the latest version of the step template.
  
  
  
  Check Template Changes:
  
  Review the changes made to the step template to understand what has been modified.
  Ensure that the changes are intended and do not disrupt the reporting process.
  
  
  
  Test the Report:
  
  After regenerating the steps, run the report again to ensure that it executes without errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the step template for future reference and to inform other users who may be affected by the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message PYC_FRW145.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to regenerate steps and modify templates.
  Version Control: If your organization uses version control for templates, consider implementing a process to manage changes to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Training: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training on how to manage step templates and reports effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your reports run smoothly with the updated step templates.