How To Fix PYC_FRW351 - Data source type &1 is not a check type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Data source type &1 is not a check type

What causes this issue?

You are trying to generate check instances for a process. However, data
source type &v1& included in the policy that is assigned to the process
is not a check type. Therefore, the system does not generate check
instances.

System Response

The system checks the relevant Customizing configuration: policy
assignment to the payroll process, check types included in the policy,
category attribute value of the data source type, and the input
parameters assignment to the data source type.
A check type is a data source type with the Type Category <LS>DF
(Default Category Check Type)</> or empty.
If a data source type assigned to the payroll process is NOT of category
<LS>DF (Default Category Check Type)</> or empty, the system displays
this error message.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the data source types assigned to the policy that is in
turn assigned to a process have the category attribute <LS>DF (Default
Category Check Type)</> or empty.
To change the type category attribute value for the data source type, go
to the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_1>Create Data Source Types</> <LS>-> Create Data
Source Types -></> <LS>Data Source Types Details</> view and use the
<LS>Type Category</> (PYD_TYPE_CAT) field of the data source type.
To change the data source type assignment to a policy, go to the
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_2>Classify Data Sources</> <LS>-> Set Up Data Source
Classes</>.
A policy is a data source class with category PY_COCKPIT.
To change the policy assignment to a process, go to the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_VC_PROC>Define Processes</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW351 - Data source type &1 is not a check type ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW351 indicates that there is an issue with the data source type being used in a particular context, specifically that the data source type is not recognized as a check type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with financial checks or validations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Source Type: The data source type specified in the configuration or transaction is not defined as a check type in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incorrect entry.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the data source types.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the data source type may not have been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Verify that the data source type you are using is correctly defined and is indeed a check type.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create or modify the data source type to ensure it is recognized as a check type.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the data source types.
  Make sure that the logic for determining the check type is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific data source types and their configurations.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that might address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to configuration and data source management in SAP, such as SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PYC_FRW351 error and implement a suitable solution.