How To Fix UC045 - The general rule belongs to another application

UC045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 045

• Message text: The general rule belongs to another application

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a different general rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC045 - The general rule belongs to another application ?

  The SAP error message UC045, which states "The general rule belongs to another application," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Configuration (UC) or when dealing with configuration rules in the SAP system. This error indicates that the general rule you are trying to use or modify is associated with a different application or module than the one you are currently working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Application Context: The general rule you are trying to access is linked to a different application or module, which means it cannot be used in the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the rule is not properly assigned to the intended application.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the rule in the context of the current application.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Application Context: Verify that you are working within the correct application or module that is