How To Fix ECH_MSG043 - Repeant mode 'manual' has been combined with discard mode 'automatic'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Repeant mode 'manual' has been combined with discard mode 'automatic'

What causes this issue?

You have selected<ZK> Manually Only</> as repeat mode and <ZK>Automatic
</>as discard mode.
Note that when automatically processing posting control orders, the
system always executes the<ZK> repeat</> action once before executing
the <ZK>discard</> action.

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_MSG043 - Repeant mode 'manual' has been combined with discard mode 'automatic' ?

  The SAP error message ECH_MSG043 indicates a conflict in the configuration of the repeat mode and discard mode settings in the context of the Event Management (EM) or similar applications. Specifically, it states that the repeat mode is set to 'manual' while the discard mode is set to 'automatic', which is not a valid combination.
  Cause:
  The error arises from a configuration issue where the system is trying to handle events in a way that is contradictory. In this case:
  
  Repeat Mode 'Manual': This setting implies that the user must manually intervene to repeat an event or process.
  Discard Mode 'Automatic': This setting indicates that the system should automatically discard events without user intervention.
  
  Combining these two modes creates a logical inconsistency because if the system is set to discard events automatically, it does not make sense to require manual intervention to repeat them.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration settings to ensure that the repeat mode and discard mode are compatible. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings: Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the event handling or processing settings are defined.
  
  
  Modify Repeat Mode: Change the repeat mode from 'manual' to 'automatic' if you want the system to handle repeats without user intervention. Alternatively, if you want to keep the repeat mode as 'manual', change the discard mode to 'manual' as well.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the configuration.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: Run a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Event Management or the specific module you are working with to understand the implications of different settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the repeat and discard modes are compatible, you should be able to eliminate the ECH_MSG043 error and allow the system to function correctly.