How To Fix 5X042 - Screen &1 Does Not Exist in the Function Group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5X - HR-PA: Reserved for International Versions

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Screen &1 Does Not Exist in the Function Group &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a screen that lies outside the &V2& function group.

System Response

Only subscreens that lie within the &V2& function group can be
dynamically shown.

How to fix this error?

Enter a screen belonging to the &V2& function group.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5X042 - Screen &1 Does Not Exist in the Function Group &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5X042 indicates that a specific screen (identified as &1) does not exist in the specified function group (&2). This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to call a screen that has not been defined or has been incorrectly referenced in the program or function group.
  Causes:
  
  Screen Not Created: The screen you are trying to access has not been created in the specified function group.
  Incorrect Screen Number: The screen number may have been mistyped or incorrectly referenced in the code.
  Function Group Issues: The function group itself may not be properly defined or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the function group or screen was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent access to certain screens, although this typically results in a different error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Screen Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) and check if the screen exists in the specified function group.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Screen Number:
  
  Double-check the code where the screen is being called to ensure that the screen number is correct.
  
  
  
  Activate Function Group:
  
  Ensure that the function group is activated. You can do this in transaction SE80 by selecting the function group and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the function group or screen was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects were included.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set a breakpoint in the code where the screen is being called to see the exact parameters being passed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function group and screen.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80 - Object Navigator
  SE41 - Menu Painter
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to check the program calling the screen)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific function group and screen to understand their intended use and any dependencies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.