How To Fix E0142 - Inconsistency in processing status file '&1' (index &2)

E0142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Inconsistency in processing status file '&1' (index &2)

What causes this issue?

The program has read the status file specified above to the internal
memory for processing. The restart point for processing is determined
using the file 'EDFI2'. It contains an entry for the status file if the
file has already been sent once to the program for processing but
processing was either not completed or was not completed correctly. In
this case, the index (
&v2&) stored for the status file is greater than or equal to the actual
number of status records in the status file. Further processing is
therefore not possible.

System Response

Processing of the status file is terminated.

How to fix this error?

These inconsistencies cannot be resolved by SAP.
Check whether they may have been caused by the following:
The above status file is empty.
The status file has already been processed once. Check that processing
was complete.
To do this, contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0142 - Inconsistency in processing status file '&1' (index &2) ?

  The SAP error message E0142, which indicates "Inconsistency in processing status file '&1' (index &2)," typically arises during the processing of batch jobs or background processing in SAP. This error suggests that there is a problem with the status file that tracks the processing of jobs, which can lead to inconsistencies in the job execution.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Status File: The status file may be corrupted due to an unexpected termination of a job or system crash.
  Concurrent Processing Issues: Multiple jobs trying to access or modify the same status file simultaneously can lead to inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption, can also cause this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or processing parameters may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Delete or Recreate the Status File: