How To Fix M5042 - Processing not possible (contact your systems administrator)

M5042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Processing not possible (contact your systems administrator)

What causes this issue?

Program RMC0COR1 was not found.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5042 - Processing not possible (contact your systems administrator) ?

  The SAP error message M5042, which states "Processing not possible (contact your systems administrator)," typically indicates that there is an issue with the material master data or the configuration settings related to the material in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a purchase order, sales order, or when trying to perform inventory management tasks.
  Causes of Error M5042
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material you are trying to process may not be set up correctly in the material master. This could include missing data, incorrect status, or the material being marked for deletion.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the material may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the material type or valuation