How To Fix KE518 - Maintain number range for planning record type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Maintain number range for planning record type &

What causes this issue?

No interval has been maintained for record type &V1&.

System Response

The system cannot assign a document number under which to store the plan
line items.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the number range for planning for record
type &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE518 - Maintain number range for planning record type & ?

  The SAP error message KE518, which states "Maintain number range for planning record type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or process planning records, and the system cannot find a defined number range for the specified planning record type.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined number range for the planning record type you are trying to use. Each planning record type in SAP requires a specific number range to generate unique identifiers for planning records. If this number range is not set up, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE518 error, you need to maintain the number range for the relevant planning record type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Maintenance:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Planning -> Maintain Number Ranges for Planning Records
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the Number Range Maintenance screen, you will see a list of planning record types.
  Select the planning record type that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message.
  If there is no number range defined, you will need to create a new one.
  Click on "Insert" to create a new number range.
  Specify the number range interval (e.g., from 1 to 9999) and assign it to the planning record type.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After defining the number range, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Record Types: These are used in various planning scenarios within SAP CO, such as cost center planning, profit center planning, etc.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the number range settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE518 error and successfully maintain the number range for the specified planning record type.