How To Fix PYC_FRW377 - Data source type &1 has no PYP_PROC or proc. instance par. as input type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Data source type &1 has no PYP_PROC or proc. instance par. as input type

What causes this issue?

Data source type has none of the following input parameter types:
Parameter type PYP_PROC (Payroll Process)
Instance parameter (for example ABKRS) for the process that the data
source type is assigned to
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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 view the instance parameter for a process, use the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_VC_PROC>Define Payroll Processes</>.
<ZH>Note: </>A process inherits the instance parameter from the process
template that is assigned to the process.
To assign input parameters for a data source type, use the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_1>Create Data Source Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW377 - Data source type &1 has no PYP_PROC or proc. instance par. as input type ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW377 indicates that there is an issue with the data source type specified in your planning application. Specifically, it means that the data source type you are trying to use does not have a corresponding PYP_PROC (Planning Process) or procedure instance parameter defined as an input type. This can occur in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data source type you are using may not be properly configured in the system. It might not have the necessary planning process or procedure instance parameters defined.
  Incorrect Data Source Type: The data source type specified may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the required planning process or procedure instance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the data source type in your planning application.
  Ensure that the data source type has a valid PYP_PROC or procedure instance parameter defined as an input type.
  
  
  
  Define or Update Planning Process:
  
  If the planning process is missing, you may need to create or update it to include the necessary parameters.
  Ensure that the planning process is activated and properly linked to the data source type.
  
  
  
  Review Input Types:
  
  Verify that the input types for the data source are correctly defined and that they match the expected input types for the planning process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the planning process and data source.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for your specific planning application to understand the requirements for data source types and planning processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PFCG for role maintenance, RSO2 for data source maintenance) that may help in troubleshooting the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PYC_FRW377 error message in your SAP planning application.