How To Fix BK801 - The number range was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 801

• Message text: The number range was not found

What causes this issue?

You want to create a CO document but have not maintained all the number
ranges.

System Response

Complete the number ranges for the CO documents in the relevant
controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK801 - The number range was not found ?

  The SAP error message BK801, which states "The number range was not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined number range for a specific document type or transaction. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range exists but is not active or has been set to inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Document Type Not Assigned: The document type you are trying to use may not be assigned to any number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to your document type is defined.
  If not, create a new number range by following the necessary steps.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you can activate it.
  Use transaction code OBA7 (for FI) or OKB2 (for CO) to check and activate the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 (for FI) or OKB9 (for CO) to verify the configuration of the number range assignment to the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the required roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  If the document type is not assigned to any number range, you will need to assign it.
  Use the appropriate configuration transaction (like OBD4 for FI) to assign the document type to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Number Range Maintenance for FI
  OKB2: Number Range Maintenance for CO
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration for FI
  OKB9: Document Type Configuration for CO
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges and document types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK801 error and ensure that the number range is correctly configured in your SAP system.