How To Fix CACSSESTD021 - Error while preparing temporary numbering of settlement schedule

CACSSESTD021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSSESTD - Settlement Scheduling - Transaction Data

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error while preparing temporary numbering of settlement schedule

What causes this issue?

As part of the settlement scheduling, a new settlement schedule is to be
assigned a temporary number <ZK>$nnnnnnnnn</>. The temporary number is
replaced by another number only when the posting is made in the
database. This number is taken from a number range from the number range
object CACS_SES.
An error occurred when the system attempted to assign a temporary
number. There has either been a field overflow, or the temporary number
has been generated incorrectly. This means that the settlement
scheduling cannot be continued for the current remuneration.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator for an analysis and solution of the
problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSSESTD021 - Error while preparing temporary numbering of settlement schedule ?

  The SAP error message CACSSESTD021, which states "Error while preparing temporary numbering of settlement schedule," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error can arise during the settlement process when the system encounters issues with generating or managing temporary numbers for settlement schedules.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the settlement management or numbering range settings can lead to this error.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for the settlement schedules may be exhausted, meaning there are no available numbers left to assign.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or inconsistencies, can prevent the system from generating the required numbers.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the settlement process can also lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP you are using that could