How To Fix KD516 - CO document: Define number range interval for bus. trans. & as internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 516

• Message text: CO document: Define number range interval for bus. trans. & as internal

What causes this issue?

The number range interval for number range &V1& relating to cost
accounting documents is defined as external. This is not supported for
cost accounting documents from settlement.

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?

Define the number range interval as internal or use another number
range for the settlement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD516 - CO document: Define number range interval for bus. trans. & as internal ?

  The SAP error message KD516 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges for controlling (CO) documents. Specifically, it suggests that the system cannot find a defined number range interval for the business transaction you are trying to process, and it is expecting the number range to be set as internal.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Interval: The error typically occurs when the number range for the specific business transaction in the controlling module has not been defined or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range might be set to external when the system expects it to be internal, or vice versa.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create CO documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KD516 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range Intervals:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the CO document you are working with (e.g., CO_DOC).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined. If not, you will need to create a new interval.
  Ensure that the number range is set to internal if that is what the system expects.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for controlling documents. This can typically be found under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Controlling > General Controlling > Document > Define Number Ranges for CO Documents.
  Verify that the number range is correctly set up and that it matches the requirements of your business transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process CO documents. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number ranges.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges in the controlling module.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD516 error and successfully process your CO documents.