How To Fix PYC_FRW424 - Parent process does not have off-cycle reason assigned

PYC_FRW424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_FRW - Payroll Control Center Framework

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Parent process does not have off-cycle reason assigned

What causes this issue?

The subsequent process for planned off-cycle productive payroll must
have the same off-cycle reason as its parent productive off-cycle
payroll process.
However, you have not assigned an off-cycle reason to the parent process
yet.

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?

Assign an off-cycle reason to the parent process first. Check the parent
productive off-cycle payroll process in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_D_PYP_OCRSN>Maintain Off-Cycle Process Additional
Information</> -> <LS>Set up Planned Off-Cycle Process Relationship</>.
See the documentation for this Customizing activity.

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_FRW424 - Parent process does not have off-cycle reason assigned ?

  The SAP error message PYC_FRW424, which states "Parent process does not have off-cycle reason assigned," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with off-cycle payroll runs. This error indicates that the parent payroll process (the main payroll run) does not have an off-cycle reason assigned, which is necessary for the system to process off-cycle payroll actions correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Off-Cycle Reason: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll run (parent process) does not have an off-cycle reason assigned. Off-cycle reasons are necessary for the system to understand why an off-cycle payroll run is being executed (e.g., for bonuses, corrections, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings where the off-cycle reason is not properly defined or linked to the payroll process.
  Incorrect Payroll Process: The payroll process being executed may not be set up to handle off-cycle payments, or the specific