How To Fix RSM1142 - Number of records requested does not match number transferred (packet &)

RSM1142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Number of records requested does not match number transferred (packet &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1142 - Number of records requested does not match number transferred (packet &) ?

  The SAP error message RSM1142, which states "Number of records requested does not match number transferred (packet &)," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as when using the SAP Data Transfer Workbench or during batch input sessions. This error indicates a mismatch between the number of records that the system expected to receive and the number of records that were actually transferred.
  Causes:
  
  Data Mismatch: The number of records in the data file or input session does not match the number of records that the SAP system is expecting to process.
  Incomplete Data Transfer: The data transfer process may have been interrupted or failed, leading to an incomplete set of records being sent.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data transfer process, such as incorrect settings in the data transfer tool or incorrect mapping of fields.
  Batch Input Session Errors: If using batch input sessions, there