How To Fix AC242 - You can only start this report via a transaction

AC242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 242

• Message text: You can only start this report via a transaction

What causes this issue?

You want to call report &V1& directly.
The report can only be called using a Customizing function.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC242 - You can only start this report via a transaction ?

  The SAP error message AC242, which states "You can only start this report via a transaction," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report directly from the SAP GUI or through a method that is not supported for that specific report. This error is common in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) reports.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the report you are trying to run is designed to be executed only through a specific transaction code rather than directly from the report menu or via a program execution. This is often the case for reports that require certain parameters or context that are only available when initiated through a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Correct Transaction Code: Check the documentation or help files for the specific report you are trying to run. Look for the transaction code that is associated with that report.
  
  
  Use