How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG042 - Regulatory list contains data transferred from an external source

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Regulatory list contains data transferred from an external source

What causes this issue?

Data of the regulatory list revision was automatically created using an
external data source. Manual changes to the data might get lost.

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 EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG042 - Regulatory list contains data transferred from an external source ?

  The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG042 indicates that there is an issue with a regulatory list that contains data transferred from an external source. This error typically arises in the context of compliance management, where regulatory lists (such as those for sanctions, watchlists, or other compliance-related data) are used to ensure that business operations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data imported from the external source may not meet the expected format or standards required by SAP.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or conflicts between the external data and the existing data in the SAP system.
  Missing Data: Required fields or attributes may be missing in the imported data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for handling external data may not be properly set up in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Verify the integrity and