How To Fix FKKINV185 - Unable to determine number range for number range object &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Unable to determine number range for number range object &1 (&2)

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What causes this issue?

Number range object &V1& has either no number ranges for internal number
rang
e assignment, or all numbers of its number ranges have been used.

System Response

Error message: Termination of processing

How to fix this error?

Check the system settings and correct them where appropriate.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV185 - Unable to determine number range for number range object &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV185 indicates that the system is unable to determine a number range for a specific number range object. This typically occurs in the context of invoicing or billing processes within the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) module or the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Number Range Object Configuration: The number range object specified in the error message is not configured in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range for the specified object may be inactive or not defined for the relevant company code or organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Incorrect Customization: There may be issues with the customization settings related to number ranges in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the number range object mentioned in the error message (the &1 placeholder).
  Verify that the number range is defined and active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is missing, you may need to create a new number range for the object.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it or adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object.
  You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Customization Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the number range object in question.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on number range management in the context of FI-CA or CI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FKKINV185 error message.