How To Fix FIN_CONF042 - Entries missing for reference valuation in accounting system &1

FIN_CONF042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CONF -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Entries missing for reference valuation in accounting system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CONF042 - Entries missing for reference valuation in accounting system &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CONF042 indicates that there are missing entries for reference valuation in the specified accounting system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can occur during various processes, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference valuation for the accounting system has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary valuation methods or rules have not been defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration tables that are required for the valuation process.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the accounting system may not align with the expected configurations for reference valuation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIN_CONF042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accounting system in SAP.
  Ensure that the reference valuation is properly defined. This can typically be found