How To Fix 881040 - Number of entries for recovery target (&1) is not &2

881040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Number of entries for recovery target (&1) is not &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881040 - Number of entries for recovery target (&1) is not &2 ?

  The SAP error message 881040, which states "Number of entries for recovery target (&1) is not &2," typically occurs in the context of data recovery or data management processes within SAP systems. This error indicates a mismatch between the expected number of entries for a specific recovery target and the actual number of entries present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The number of entries in the recovery target does not match the expected count, which could be due to data inconsistencies or corruption.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the recovery process or related modules may lead to this error.
  Incomplete Data Transfer: If data was not fully transferred or if there were interruptions during the data recovery process, it could result in this error.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the system might have affected the data structure or recovery targets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the integrity of the data in the recovery target.