How To Fix /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE042 - Own share in participation business is missing for one participant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Own share in participation business is missing for one participant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE042 - Own share in participation business is missing for one participant ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE042 indicates that there is a missing entry for the "own share" in the participation business for one of the participants involved in a business transaction. This error typically arises in the context of project management or participation accounting within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the own share percentage or amount for a participant in a project or business transaction has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the participation business settings in SAP, leading to incomplete or incorrect data entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to missing information, such as not entering the own share for a participant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Participant Data: Review the participant data for the project or transaction in question. Ensure that all required fields, especially the "own share" percentage or amount, are