How To Fix KD518 - CO document: The internal number for transaction & is in critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 518

• Message text: CO document: The internal number for transaction & is in critical area

What causes this issue?

A threshold value is defined in your number range for cost accounting
documents: this value has been exceeded during this 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?

Have document number range &V1& checked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD518 - CO document: The internal number for transaction & is in critical area ?

  The SAP error message KD518, which states "CO document: The internal number for transaction & is in critical area," typically occurs in the context of Controlling (CO) documents when there is an issue with the internal number assignment for CO documents. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a number to a CO document that falls within a range that is considered "critical" or restricted for certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for CO documents may be configured in such a way that certain numbers are reserved or restricted for specific purposes. This can happen if the number range is not properly defined or if it overlaps with other critical areas.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific number ranges that are not allowed to be used for certain transactions.
  System Settings: The system settings or configurations may not allow the generation of new numbers in the critical area due to business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the number range object related to CO documents (usually CO_DOC or similar).
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps with critical areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is too restrictive, consider adjusting the number range intervals to allow for more flexibility.
  You may need to create a new number range or modify the existing one to ensure that it does not conflict with critical areas.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document types associated with the CO documents and ensure that they are correctly configured to use the appropriate number ranges.
  You can do this in the configuration settings for Controlling (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and CO document processing for more detailed guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that CO documents can be created without encountering the KD518 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KD518 error and implement a solution to resolve it.