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

5X042 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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