How To Fix PYC_FRW402 - Pay date &1 pay ID &2 already used for another process instance

PYC_FRW402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Pay date &1 pay ID &2 already used for another process instance

What causes this issue?

For the same process, the combination of pay date and pay ID must be
unique for each process instance.

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?

Define a different pay date or a different pay ID for the process
instance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW402 - Pay date &1 pay ID &2 already used for another process instance ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW402 indicates that a specific pay date and pay ID combination has already been used for another process instance. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial transactions where unique identifiers are required for each transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The pay date and pay ID combination you are trying to use has already been processed or recorded in the system for a different payroll run or financial transaction.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to the same pay date and pay ID being assigned to multiple instances.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow the reuse of pay dates and IDs across different processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing payroll or financial records to identify where the pay date and pay ID combination has already been used. This can often be done through