How To Fix BCA_US_GENERAL042 - Incorrect Hold Date.

BCA_US_GENERAL042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_US_GENERAL - Message ID for North America specific modifications

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Incorrect Hold Date.

What causes this issue?

Hold Data is Not Correct or Missing

System Response

Holds are not input into the system.

How to fix this error?

Check your input for error. Make sure that the following criteria are
met:
Either of the the Hold dates used must not be initial
The Valid-From date must come before Valid-To date.
You must supply Hold type and amount.

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 BCA_US_GENERAL042 - Incorrect Hold Date. ?

  The SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL042: Incorrect Hold Date typically occurs in the context of the SAP Bank Communication Management (BCM) module or related financial processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the hold date specified in a transaction or document, which does not meet the expected criteria or format.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The hold date may not be in the correct format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY).
  Date Out of Range: The hold date might be set to a date that is outside the acceptable range defined in the system (e.g., a future date that is not allowed).
  Business Rules Violation: The hold date may violate specific business rules or configurations set up in the system, such as being earlier than the transaction date.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the BCM or related financial modules that affect how hold dates are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the hold