How To Fix VR442 - ABEND: Transaction control for & incorrect

VR442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 442

• Message text: ABEND: Transaction control for & incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR442 - ABEND: Transaction control for & incorrect ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR442 ABEND: Transaction control for & incorrect
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR442 with the ABEND (abnormal end) indicates that there is an issue with the transaction control in a batch input session or a transaction recording. Specifically, the system has encountered an incorrect or unexpected transaction control code or command during the processing of a batch input session or a transaction recording.
  This usually happens when:
  
  The batch input session contains an invalid or corrupted transaction control command.
  The transaction code or control command in the batch input session does not match the expected format.
  There is a mismatch between the recorded transaction and the current system state or configuration.
  The batch input session was created incorrectly or has been manually edited and corrupted.
  The transaction control command is missing or incomplete in the batch input data.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In batch input processing, transaction control commands (like /n for new transaction, /o for open new session, /i for end