How To Fix EXPD042 - Progress tracking object & is not designated

EXPD042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXPD - Expediting

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Progress tracking object & is not designated

What causes this issue?

Progress tracking is called for object &V1&.

System Response

Object &V1& is not allowed. The relevant entry in table TXPDOBJ is
missing.

How to fix this error?

Check object &V1&. If necessary, maintain the required entry in table
TXPDOBJ.

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.

EXPD042 - Details

• The SAP error message EXPD042 indicates that a progress tracking object is not designated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's project management or logistics modules, where progress tracking is essential for monitoring the status of tasks, projects, or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The progress tracking object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The object that is supposed to track progress may not be assigned correctly in the relevant master data or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the progress tracking object.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the progress tracking object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EXPD042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the progress tracking object is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in