How To Fix FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT042 - Invalid reason code &2 assigned to item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT - Assignment of Open Credits and Payments

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Invalid reason code &2 assigned to item &1

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What causes this issue?

In the automatic assignment of a credit memo item to an invoice item,
the reason code assigned is invalid. This incorrect assignment was made
in a customer-specific enhancement of the BAdI 'FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_CM'.

System Response

The process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check your implementation of the BAdI 'FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_CM' and correct
it accordingly. See the documentation of the BAdI
<DS:SIMG.FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_CM>FDM_A
R_CCM_ASSIGN_CM</>. The corresponding reason code must be defined in
table T053R, whereby the 'Write Off Difference via Separate Account'
indicator must not be set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT042 - Invalid reason code &2 assigned to item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT042 indicates that there is an invalid reason code assigned to a specific item in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions. This error typically arises when the system encounters a reason code that is not recognized or is not valid for the specific transaction or item being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reason Code: The reason code specified for the item does not exist in the system or is not valid for the type of transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The reason code may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct transaction type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the reason code entered by the user.
  Missing Customization: If the organization has customized the reason codes, the specific code may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reason Code: Verify that the reason code specified in the transaction is correct. Ensure that it exists in the system and is valid for the item type.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for reason codes in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant asset accounting or financial accounting settings.
  Correct Data Entry: If the reason code was entered manually, check for any typographical errors and correct them.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid reason codes for your transactions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified reason code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.