How To Fix KA802 - Enter a valid version number

KA802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Enter a valid version number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA802 - Enter a valid version number ?

  The SAP error message KA802 ("Enter a valid version number") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when users are trying to enter or modify a version in a planning or budgeting transaction, such as when working with cost center planning or profit center planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Version Number: The version number entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the version has not been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified version.
  
  Configuration Issues: The version may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be available for the specific planning area or scenario being used.
  Version Status: The version might be set to a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it might be