How To Fix /PRA/FF038 - Do not pass details if & is set to 'X'


/PRA/FF038 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /PRA/FF -

  • Message number: 038

  • Message text: Do not pass details if & is set to 'X'

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/PRA/FF038 - Details

  • The SAP error message /PRA/FF038 Do not pass details if & is set to 'X' typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with certain configurations or settings related to the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly in the context of the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar areas.
    
    Cause: This error message indicates that there is a configuration setting (denoted by &) that is set to 'X', which restricts the passing of detailed information in a certain process. This could be related to the way data is being processed or transferred within the system, particularly when it comes to reporting or data extraction.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration Settings: Identify the specific configuration related to the setting &. This could be in the configuration of the Profitability Analysis or other related modules. Navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system (e.g.,

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