How To Fix MDGBP042 - Function &1 is controlled by the field group; navigation is not possible

MDGBP042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Function &1 is controlled by the field group; navigation is not possible

What causes this issue?

The settings for function &V1& are such that this function can be
activated by way of a field group. In this case you cannot activate the
function by way of the activity/view, and/or activity/view/screen
sequence category.

System Response

Information message, navigation is denied.

How to fix this error?

If you want to activate the function by way of the activity/view, and/or
activity/view/screen sequence category, you must select this option in
the detail screen for the function.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP042 - Function &1 is controlled by the field group; navigation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP042 indicates that a specific function (denoted by &1) is controlled by a field group, and as a result, navigation to that function is not possible. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where certain functionalities are restricted based on the configuration of field groups.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Group Configuration: The error is primarily caused by the configuration of field groups in the SAP system. Field groups are used to control the visibility and accessibility of certain fields in the user interface. If a function is linked to a field group that restricts access, users will encounter this error when trying to navigate to that function.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error may also arise due to insufficient authorizations for the user trying to access the function.
  System Customization: Customizations made in the SAP system can also lead to this error if