How To Fix PD042 - No functional area has been defined for object type &1 and scenario &2

PD042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No functional area has been defined for object type &1 and scenario &2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to perform a free search for objects of type &V1&. You
must first enter a relevant infoset, which you have not done in this
case.

System Response

The free search could not be performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable infoset in 'global area' for object manager scenario
&V2& and the current client, in table T770MAHQ_FUNCAR.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can create or edit a suitable infoset in transaction SQ02. Remember
that the infoset must be maintained in the client-independent 'global
area'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD042 - No functional area has been defined for object type &1 and scenario &2 ?

  The SAP error message PD042 indicates that there is no functional area defined for a specific object type and scenario in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project Management or Product Development modules, where functional areas are used to categorize and manage different types of objects or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The functional area has not been defined in the system for the specified object type and scenario.
  Incorrect Object Type or Scenario: The object type or scenario being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to find the appropriate functional area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PD042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Project Management or Product Development).
  Ensure that