How To Fix CNV_MBT_46284 - New attachments cannot be created; upper limit for attachment id reached

CNV_MBT_46284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 284

• Message text: New attachments cannot be created; upper limit for attachment id reached

What causes this issue?

No new attachments could be created as the upper limit for storing the
attachments has been reached. No new id can be created.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Database maintenance is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_MBT_46284 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46284 indicates that the system has reached the upper limit for attachment IDs, which prevents the creation of new attachments. This is typically encountered in the context of SAP's data migration tools or when dealing with document management systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has a predefined limit on the number of attachments that can be created. Each attachment is assigned a unique ID, and once the maximum limit is reached, no new attachments can be added. This can happen in scenarios where a large number of documents or attachments are being processed, such as during data migration or when using certain SAP modules that handle document management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Delete Unused Attachments: Review and delete any unnecessary or outdated attachments to free up space for new ones. This can help in reducing the total count of attachments.
  
  
  Increase the Limit: