How To Fix ICC_TR042 - Please maintain transaction key(s) for Ba/Bs reporting

ICC_TR042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_TR - Turkey

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Please maintain transaction key(s) for Ba/Bs reporting

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ICC_TR042 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_TR042, which states "Please maintain transaction key(s) for Ba/Bs reporting," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting, particularly when dealing with the reporting of transactions for VAT (Value Added Tax) or similar tax reporting requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by the absence of transaction keys that are necessary for the Ba/Bs (Bilan and Balance Sheet) reporting. Transaction keys are essential for categorizing and processing financial transactions correctly in the SAP system. If these keys are not maintained or configured properly, the system cannot generate the required reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICC_TR042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for Financial Accounting (FI).
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transaction Keys:
  
  Navigate to the following path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic