How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK042 - Error: central settings were NOT stored

/ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Error: central settings were NOT stored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK042 - Error: central settings were NOT stored ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK042 with the description "central settings were NOT stored" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to save or modify the central settings.
  Data Validation Errors: There may be inconsistencies or validation errors in the data being entered, preventing the system from saving the settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database connection or system configuration.
  Missing Configuration: Required configuration settings may not be properly set up in the system, leading to this error when attempting to save changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the central settings. You may need