Message type: E = Error
Message class: AM - Business Address Services
Message number: 042
Message text: Reference must be in contact person address (field PERS_ADDR)
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AM042
- Reference must be in contact person address (field PERS_ADDR) ?The SAP error message AM042, which states "Reference must be in contact person address (field PERS_ADDR)," typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or when dealing with master data related to assets, particularly when there is a requirement for a contact person to be associated with an asset.
Cause: The error is triggered when the system expects a reference to a contact person (address) in the specified field (PERS_ADDR), but it is either missing or incorrectly configured. This can happen due to several reasons: Missing Contact Person: The asset or transaction does not have a contact person assigned. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the asset management module may not be set up correctly to handle contact person data. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect or incomplete address information.
Solution: To resolve the AM042 error, you can take the following steps: Check Asset Master Data: Navigate to the asset master data
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