How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB042 - Internal error: next free record number could not be determined

CM_CBESCOM_INB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Internal error: next free record number could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the next record number from the number
range object ESN_ESC_IN.
This may have occurred for one of the following reasons:
The number range does not exist.
The number range is not an internal number range.
The number range interval does not exist.
The number range interval has been exceeded.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the number range object ESN_ESC_IN is defined correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB042 - Internal error: next free record number could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB042 indicates an internal error where the system is unable to determine the next free record number. This can occur in various contexts, often related to data processing or record management within the SAP system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the next available record number.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant modules or components can lead to this error.
  Locking Issues: If records are locked by other processes or transactions, it may prevent the system from accessing the necessary data.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version you are using that lead to this error under specific conditions.
  Data Volume: A very high volume of data or records may lead to performance issues, causing the system to fail in determining the next record number.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Integrity: Run database consistency checks to ensure that