How To Fix W0042 - Only currency field can be maintained for restriction 01

W0042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Only currency field can be maintained for restriction 01

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0042 - Only currency field can be maintained for restriction 01 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W0042 - Only currency field can be maintained for restriction 01
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to maintain or assign a field that is not a currency field to a restriction type 01 in SAP. Restriction type 01 is specifically designed to restrict currency fields only. If you attempt to assign a non-currency field (e.g., a quantity or a text field) to this restriction, SAP will issue this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Restriction 01 is used in the context of field restrictions in SAP, often related to pricing, conditions, or validations.
  It is meant to restrict currency fields such as transaction currency, local currency, or group currency.
  Assigning any other type of field (like quantity, unit, or text fields) to this restriction is not allowed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the field you are trying to maintain for restriction 01.
  Ensure that the field is a currency field (e.g., fields with data element type CURR).
  If the field is not