How To Fix RU542 - Termination flag. Actual costs only in connection with actual costs log

RU542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Termination flag. Actual costs only in connection with actual costs log

What causes this issue?

You can only activate the indicator for terminating confirmaions in the
event of incorrect actual cost calculation, if you simultaneously set
the indicator for the actual costs log.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RU542 - Details

• The SAP error message RU542, which states "Termination flag. Actual costs only in connection with actual costs log," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error is related to the handling of actual costs in the system, particularly when there is a mismatch or an issue with the actual costs log.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Cost Elements: The error can occur if there is a mismatch between the cost elements used in the actual costs log and those in the cost accounting documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for actual costing may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how costs are recorded and processed.
  Missing Actual Costs Log: If the actual costs log is not properly maintained or is missing, the system may not be able to process actual costs correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing actual