How To Fix >0742 - New split amount &1 is not permitted

>0742 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 742

• Message text: New split amount &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0742 - New split amount &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 0742 ("New split amount &1 is not permitted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document splitting in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error indicates that the amount being split does not comply with the defined rules or constraints in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Split Amount: The amount being assigned to a split is either too high or too low compared to the original amount or does not meet the criteria set in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document splitting settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies in how amounts can be split.
  Currency Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, there may be discrepancies in currency conversion or rounding that lead to invalid split amounts.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account or cost center to which the amount is being split may have restrictions or rules that