How To Fix PRS042 - Refresh of Carry Over lines failed. Lines were recreated

PRS042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Refresh of Carry Over lines failed. Lines were recreated

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PRS042 - Details

• The SAP error message PRS042, which states "Refresh of Carry Over lines failed. Lines were recreated," typically occurs in the context of project management and planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures and their associated carry-over lines in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises due to inconsistencies in the data related to project structures, such as missing or incorrect entries in the project definition or WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) elements.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper refresh of carry-over lines.
  Locked Entries: If certain entries are locked or if there are ongoing transactions that affect the carry-over lines, this can lead to the failure of the refresh process.
  Missing Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the refresh operation, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the integrity of the project data. Ensure that all