How To Fix GENCA_MENA042 - The column ID & is not allowed for Application area & Column type &

GENCA_MENA042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENCA_MENA - General cross appl.messages for MENA

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The column ID & is not allowed for Application area & Column type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENCA_MENA042 - The column ID & is not allowed for Application area & Column type & ?

  The SAP error message GENCA_MENA042 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a specific column in a data model or application area. This error arises when a column ID is not permitted for a given application area and column type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Column ID: The column ID specified in the error message is not valid for the application area you are working with. This could be due to a mismatch in the expected column IDs for that specific application area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or application area settings that restricts the use of certain column IDs.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or application area, it may have resulted in the column ID being deprecated or removed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the