How To Fix KD526 - Settlement document: Define the number range interval as internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Settlement document: Define the number range interval as internal

What causes this issue?

The number range interval for number range &V1& for
<DS:GLOS.352A8CA388E65CD5E10000009B38F974>settlement documents</> is
defined as <ZH>external</>. An <ZH>external</> number range interval is
not included for settlement documents.
For settlement documents, you can only use <ZH>internal</> number range
intervals with a document number provided by the SAP system.

How to fix this error?

Define the number range interval as <ZH>internal</>.
Go to Customizing, and choose <LS>Controlling</> -> <LS>Internal orders
</>-><LS>Actual postings</>-><LS>Settlement</>->
<LSMaintain number ranges for settlement documents</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD526 - Settlement document: Define the number range interval as internal ?

  The SAP error message KD526, which states "Settlement document: Define the number range interval as internal," typically occurs when the system is unable to generate a settlement document due to a missing or incorrectly configured number range interval for settlement documents in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for settlement documents has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Type: The number range may be set to external when it should be internal, or vice versa.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the controlling (CO) module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KD526 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range for Settlement Documents:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for settlement documents (usually COSP or COSS depending on your configuration).
  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 the requirement.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, create a new interval by specifying the interval limits (e.g., from 1 to 999999).
  Make sure to assign the number range to the appropriate company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage number ranges. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for settlement documents.
  You can use transaction OKKP to review the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the settlement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range configuration and settlement processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD526 error and successfully generate settlement documents in SAP.