How To Fix 3O042 - Please push 'Monitoring of Dates' to key-in dates.

3O042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Please push 'Monitoring of Dates' to key-in dates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O042 - Please push 'Monitoring of Dates' to key-in dates. ?

  The SAP error message 3O042, which states "Please push 'Monitoring of Dates' to key-in dates," typically occurs in the context of date management within SAP, particularly in modules related to project management or production planning. This error indicates that the system requires you to enter specific dates for monitoring purposes, and it is prompting you to activate or utilize the "Monitoring of Dates" feature.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Entries: The error usually arises when the required date fields are not filled in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured to allow date monitoring, or the necessary settings may not be activated.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify date monitoring settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Dates: Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred and ensure that all required date fields are filled in. Look for fields related to start dates, end