How To Fix KC042 - IDOC does not contain a valid object number (segment E1COOBJ)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 042

• Message text: IDOC does not contain a valid object number (segment E1COOBJ)

What causes this issue?

There is no valid object number in the IDOC of type COTOTL. Either
there is no segment E1COOBJ or the object number transaction data in
E1COOBJ is managed in the receiver system and cannot, therefore, be
overwritten.

System Response

You cannot process the IDOC.

How to fix this error?

If there is at least one E1COOBJ segment in the IDOC, check the logical
systems for the relevant objects (cost centers) in both the sender and
receiver systems. Make sure that they agree, then send the totals
records again if necessary.
If there is no E1COOBJ segment in the IDOC and the sender system is an
SAP system, report the error to the SAP hotline. Otherwise, ensure
that the IDOC contains at least one E1COOBJ segment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC042 - IDOC does not contain a valid object number (segment E1COOBJ) ?

  The SAP error message KC042 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) does not contain a valid object number in the specified segment, which in this case is E1COOBJ. This error typically occurs during the processing of IDocs related to controlling (CO) objects, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related entities.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Object Number: The object number provided in the E1COOBJ segment may not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect reference, or the object being deleted or not created yet.
  
  
  Incorrect Segment Structure: The structure of the IDoc may not conform to the expected format. This could happen if the IDoc is generated incorrectly or if there are missing mandatory fields.
  
  
  Data Mapping Issues: If the IDoc is being generated from an external system, there may be issues with how data is mapped to the IDoc structure.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings or in the related application areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KC042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Number: Verify that the object number specified in the E1COOBJ segment is valid. You can do this by checking the relevant master data in SAP (e.g., cost centers, internal orders).
  
  
  Review IDoc Structure: Use transaction WE19 (IDoc Test Tool) to analyze the IDoc structure. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that the segment structure adheres to the expected format.
  
  
  Check IDoc Generation: If the IDoc is generated from an external system, review the data mapping and ensure that the correct object numbers are being sent.
  
  
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the IDoc processing using transaction WE02 or WE05 to get more details about the error and the data being processed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IDoc type you are working with to ensure compliance with the expected structure and data.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc type you are working with, as different IDocs have different structures and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02 (Display IDoc), WE05 (IDoc Monitoring), and WE19 (Test IDoc) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the KC042 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KC042 error in your SAP system.