How To Fix KA388 - Version & does not exist. Select a defined version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Version & does not exist. Select a defined version.

What causes this issue?

Version &V1& has not been defined.

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?

Choose a version which has been defined. Press F4 to obtain a list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA388 - Version & does not exist. Select a defined version. ?

  The SAP error message KA388 ("Version & does not exist. Select a defined version.") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or work with a version in a planning or budgeting scenario, but the specified version does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Version: The version you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Version Number: There may be a typo or incorrect version number entered.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  Version Deletion: The version might have been deleted or is not active anymore.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OKKP for controlling area settings) and check if the version you are trying to use is defined.
  If it is not defined, you can create a new version using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OKD1 for defining versions).
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the version number you are entering to ensure it is correct and matches the defined versions in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the version. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to version management in controlling to understand how to properly define and use versions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKD1: Create Version
  OKD2: Change Version
  OKD3: Display Version
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to version management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on controlling and version management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.