How To Fix WS_MASS042 - Job &1 is split (too many entries in range for document number)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Job &1 is split (too many entries in range for document number)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS042 - Job &1 is split (too many entries in range for document number) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_MASS042: Job &1 is split (too many entries in range for document number)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during mass processing jobs (such as mass document posting, archiving, or data transfer) when the system tries to handle a range of document numbers that is too large or contains too many entries. SAP internally splits the job into smaller parts to process the data efficiently. However, if the number of entries in the document number range exceeds the system's allowed limit, the job is split, and this message is issued.
  In other words, the job is divided because the range of document numbers to be processed is too large for a single run, and the system cannot handle it in one go.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During mass processing jobs in Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or other modules where document number ranges are processed.
  When using programs or transactions that process large volumes of documents in one batch.
  When the document number range specified is too broad or contains too many entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Range Size:
  
  Narrow down the document number range to smaller intervals.
  Instead of processing a very large range in one job, split the job manually into smaller ranges and run them sequentially.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Parameters:
  
  Check if the job or program allows setting a maximum number of documents per run.
  Adjust these parameters to smaller values to avoid splitting.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP provides notes or patches to increase limits or improve handling of large ranges.
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords like "WS_MASS042" or "job split document number range".
  
  
  
  Use Background Jobs:
  
  If processing large volumes, schedule multiple background jobs with smaller ranges instead of one large job.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis/Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, Basis or technical team can check system parameters or logs to identify if system limits (like memory or buffer sizes) are causing the split.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  The message is informational and indicates that the system is splitting the job to handle the data.
  It is not necessarily an error that stops processing but a warning that the job is divided.
  The job splitting is done to avoid performance issues or system overload.
  Common in archiving jobs (e.g., FI document archiving), mass postings, or data transfer jobs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Too many entries in the document number range for a single job run.
  Solution: Reduce the range size, split the job manually, adjust job parameters, or check for SAP Notes.
  Additional: The message is informational about job splitting to handle large data volumes efficiently.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or program where this occurs, I can help with more specific instructions.