How To Fix MG042 - TKSTATUS for reference must be specified for the origin type defined

MG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 042

• Message text: TKSTATUS for reference must be specified for the origin type defined

What causes this issue?

This program error should not occur.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG042 - TKSTATUS for reference must be specified for the origin type defined ?

  The SAP error message MG042, which states "TKSTATUS for reference must be specified for the origin type defined," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to the origin type in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system requires a reference to be specified for the origin type that has been defined in the configuration. If this reference is not set up correctly, the error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Origin Type: The origin type being used may not be properly defined in the system, or it may not have the necessary parameters set.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or movement type that is being processed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MG042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the origin