How To Fix /PRA/WH_PROC042 - Unique identification number generation failed

/PRA/WH_PROC042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/WH_PROC -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Unique identification number generation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC042 - Unique identification number generation failed ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC042 Unique identification number generation failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with generating a unique identification number for a process, such as during the creation of a document or transaction in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database that prevents the generation of unique identifiers. This could be due to database locks, corruption, or connectivity issues.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules can lead to issues with number range objects.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for the specific document type may be exhausted, meaning that all possible numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate unique identification numbers.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with