How To Fix ABADR042 - Missing tables have been regenerated for & derivation rules

ABADR042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Missing tables have been regenerated for & derivation rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABADR042 - Missing tables have been regenerated for & derivation rules ?

  The SAP error message ABADR042 indicates that certain tables required for the derivation rules in the system are missing and have been regenerated. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's configuration for derivation rules, which are used in various modules such as SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Tables: The error suggests that the necessary tables for the derivation rules are not present in the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Incomplete configuration or setup.
  Deletion of tables or data during system maintenance or upgrades.
  Issues during data migration or transport of configuration settings.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade or Changes: If the system has recently undergone an upgrade or changes, it may lead to inconsistencies in the configuration, resulting in missing tables.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the derivation rules were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that