How To Fix K5029 - Maintain number ranges for controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Maintain number ranges for controlling area &

What causes this issue?

No document number ranges have been maintained for the reconciliation
ledger in controlling area &V1&.

System Response

No further processing is possible.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a number range for controlling area &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5029 - Maintain number ranges for controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message K5029, which states "Maintain number ranges for controlling area &," typically occurs when you attempt to create or post a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module without having defined the necessary number ranges for the controlling area in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of defined number ranges for the controlling area you are working with. Number ranges are essential for various transactions in SAP, as they ensure that each document or entry has a unique identifier.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number ranges for the controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Maintain Number Ranges
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code OKN1 to directly access the number range maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Select the Controlling Area:
  
  In the number range maintenance screen, you will need to select the controlling area for which you want to maintain the number ranges.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  Create a new number range or modify an existing one. You will need to specify:
  
  The number range interval (e.g., from 1 to 999999).
  The type of number range (internal or external).
  
  
  Ensure that the number range is not overlapping with other ranges used in the system.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After defining the number ranges, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the number ranges, try to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the K5029 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKN1: Maintain Number Ranges for CO
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range maintenance and its implications in the Controlling module.
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain number ranges in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K5029 error and successfully perform your transactions in the Controlling area.