How To Fix PN042 - Simultaneous freely-defined delimitations and org.structure not possible.

PN042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Simultaneous freely-defined delimitations and org.structure not possible.

What causes this issue?

To determine the personnel number, use either the option 'free
delimitations' or the access using the organization structure. This
combination is not supported.

System Response

If you have called up the report using SUBMIT, only the entries in the
free selection are taken into account. The entries for the organization
structure are ignored.

How to fix this error?

Use either the free delimitations or access using the organization
structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN042 - Simultaneous freely-defined delimitations and org.structure not possible. ?

  The SAP error message PN042 "Simultaneous freely-defined delimitations and org. structure not possible" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when there is an attempt to perform actions that are not compatible with the current organizational structure or the way delimitations are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Conflicting Delimitations: You are trying to create or modify personnel actions that involve both freely-defined delimitations (custom delimitations that you have set up) and standard organizational structure delimitations at the same time.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the request correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for simultaneous processing of these two types of delimitations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delimitations: Review the delimitations you are trying to apply. Ensure that you are not mixing freely-defined delimitations with standard organizational structure delimitations in