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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 employee or payroll area may not be configured to allow off-cycle processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Off-Cycle Reason:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the payroll settings and ensure that an off-cycle reason is assigned to the parent payroll process.
  Make sure that the off-cycle reason is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll configuration for the specific employee group or payroll area to ensure that off-cycle processing is enabled.
  Ensure that the off-cycle reason is linked to the correct payroll type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  Check if the off-cycle reason is now being recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring off-cycle payroll processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PYC_FRW424 error and successfully process off-cycle payroll runs in SAP.