How To Fix 5H042 - Do not enter an interest record for interest type &

5H042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Do not enter an interest record for interest type &

Austria only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H042 - Do not enter an interest record for interest type & ?

  The SAP error message 5H042, which states "Do not enter an interest record for interest type &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with interest calculations in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the interest type being used in a transaction or record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Interest Type: The interest type specified in the transaction may not be valid for the context in which it is being used. This could be due to configuration settings or business rules that restrict certain interest types from being used in specific scenarios.
  
  Configuration Issues: The interest type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific transaction type or document type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where an incorrect interest type is being selected or entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Interest Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings