How To Fix PYC_FRW164 - started step "&1"

PYC_FRW164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 164

• Message text: started step "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW164 - started step "&1" ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW164 typically relates to issues encountered during the execution of a specific step in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or related financial processes. The message indicates that there was a problem starting a particular step, which is denoted by "&1".
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to the Profitability Analysis or the specific process being executed.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the relevant tables can lead to errors when the system attempts to process the information.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may fail to execute certain steps.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or issues in the custom code or standard programs being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration