How To Fix ECH_MSG042 - Change your entry; all modes are set to 'no processing'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_MSG - Messages for Error & Conflict Handler

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Change your entry; all modes are set to 'no processing'

What causes this issue?

You have set the repeat, confirm, and discard mode to <ZK>No Processing
</>. This results in posting control orders that cannot be processed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_MSG042 - Change your entry; all modes are set to 'no processing' ?

  The SAP error message ECH_MSG042 with the description "Change your entry; all modes are set to 'no processing'" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to execute a function or transaction that requires certain processing modes to be enabled, but all of them are currently set to "no processing."
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in scenarios where:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the specific transaction or function you are trying to execute does not allow any processing modes to be active.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently set all processing modes to "no processing" in the selection screen or configuration settings.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent processing in certain modes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Processing Modes:
  
  Go back to the selection screen or configuration settings where you encountered the error.
  Ensure that at least one processing mode is set to "processing" instead of "no processing." This could be a checkbox or a dropdown selection depending on the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Double-check the entries you made in the transaction. Make sure that you have not inadvertently selected options that disable processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or function you are using. This may provide insights into the required settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to restrictions in processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., ECH transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.