How To Fix OQ_E042 - The PC type changed from & to &. -> see long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The PC type changed from & to &. -> see long text.

What causes this issue?

The change of a payment card type can have different reasons:
One reason is for example, that the payment card number has changed,
another is, that the payment card type number range setup in
customising has changed and now a new payment card number is assigned
to a different payment card type.

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?

If necessary check the SSR payment card customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E042 - The PC type changed from & to &. -> see long text. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E042 indicates that there has been a change in the PC (Production Control) type for a particular material or process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, where the system expects a certain type of production control but finds a different one.
  Cause:
  The error message "The PC type changed from & to &." suggests that the system detected a discrepancy between the expected production control type and the actual type assigned to the material or process. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings for production control types in the system.
  Master Data Changes: Updates to the material master or production version that alter the production control type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may arise.
  User Error: Manual changes made by users that inadvertently alter the production control type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OQ_E042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide specific information about what triggered the error.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, Work Scheduling) to see the current production control type.
  Compare it with the expected production control type.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  If applicable, review the production version (transaction code C202) to ensure that it is correctly configured and matches the expected production control type.
  
  
  
  Analyze Change Logs:
  
  Use transaction codes like CDHDR and CDPOS to check change logs for the material or production version to identify any recent changes that may have caused the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SPRO related to production control types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Revert Changes: If the issue is due to a recent change, consider reverting to the previous configuration or data state.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), C202 (Production Version), SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production control types and their configurations.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OQ_E042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.