How To Fix F2542 - The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1

F2542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 542

• Message text: The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2542 - The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1 ?

  The SAP error message F2542, which states "The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to modify an entry that does not exist for the specified communication type.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Entry: The entry you are trying to change (identified by &2) does not exist in the database for the specified communication type (identified by &1). This could happen if:
  
  The entry was deleted or never created.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the entry you are trying to modify.
  The communication type is not correctly configured or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing records in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the entry, leading to the