How To Fix K1005 - No internal number range for & in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K1 - Cost Object Controlling Interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No internal number range for & in CO area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K1005 - No internal number range for & in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message K1005 "No internal number range for & in CO area &" typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when the system is unable to generate a new internal number for a controlling object, such as a cost center, internal order, or other CO-related entities. This error indicates that the internal number range for the specified controlling area is not defined or has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for the specified controlling area has not been set up in the system.
  Number Range Object Not Defined: The number range object associated with the controlling area is not defined or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the Controlling module or the specific controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K1005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the relevant number range object (e.g., for cost centers, it might be COSTCENTER).
  Check if the number range is defined for the specific controlling area. If not, you will need to create or adjust the number range.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create it by:
  
  Going to the transaction code OKB2 (Define Number Ranges for Cost Centers).
  Select the appropriate controlling area and define the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Active Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active and not locked. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to your system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the controlling object again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OKB2: Define Number Ranges for Cost Centers
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges in the Controlling module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K1005 error and successfully create the required controlling objects in SAP.