How To Fix K0142 - Initial value # is not included in group & .

K0142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Initial value # is not included in group & .

What causes this issue?

You are searching for the initial value "#". It is not included in
group &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the initial value in single value maintenance if required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K0142 - Details

• The SAP error message K0142, which states "Initial value # is not included in group &," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to assign a value that is not part of the defined group or range of values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Value Not in Defined Group: The initial value you are trying to use is not included in the predefined group of values. This could happen if you are trying to assign a cost center or internal order that is not part of the specified group.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the settings for the specific cost element or internal order type.
  Data Entry Error: The value entered may have been mistyped or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Definition: Verify the group definition in the configuration settings. Ensure that the initial value you are trying to use is included in