How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE042 - For "Posting Date" key date reference: position trend only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 042

• Message text: For "Posting Date" key date reference: position trend only

What causes this issue?

Only key figures from the area of profit/loss or payment are selected in
the report. However, this selection is not supported by the key date
reference Posting Date. The posting date view only supports position
trends in reporting for a given period.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE042 - For "Posting Date" key date reference: position trend only ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE042 typically relates to issues with the "Posting Date" in the context of financial transactions, particularly when using the Financial Transaction Interface (FTI) or similar financial reporting tools. This error often indicates that there is a problem with the key date reference for the posting date, especially when it comes to position trends.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Date: The posting date provided may not be valid for the transaction being processed. This could be due to it being outside of the allowed posting periods or not matching the fiscal year settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or in the way the FTI is set up, leading to discrepancies in how dates are interpreted.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to