How To Fix PYC_FRW404 - Process assigned to different categories of proc. templates in the period

PYC_FRW404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Process assigned to different categories of proc. templates in the period

What causes this issue?

For the specified period, the process has multiple process template
assignments, and these process templates belong in different categories.

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?

Make sure that for the specified period for which you want to run the
report, the process is assigned to one process template, or more than
one process template of the same category.
To change process template assignments for the process, use the
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_D_PYPTE>Assign Process Templates to Processes</>.
To check or change process template category, use the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_PT>Define Process Templates</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_FRW404 - Process assigned to different categories of proc. templates in the period ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW404 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of process templates to different categories within a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module, where process templates are used to categorize and manage different types of processes or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The error usually arises when a process is assigned to multiple categories of process templates within the same period, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for process templates or categories in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or duplication of process assignments can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Process Assignments: Check the assignments of the process templates in the relevant period. Ensure that each process is assigned to only one category.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings for process templates and categories to ensure they align with the business requirements.
  Data