How To Fix KEPSL047 - Choose a sequence number greater or equal &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Choose a sequence number greater or equal &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL047 - Choose a sequence number greater or equal &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL047 ("Choose a sequence number greater or equal &1") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to enter or modify data related to a sequence number that is not valid according to the system's requirements.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter a sequence number that is lower than the minimum required sequence number (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  The sequence number you are trying to use is not available or is not valid for the current context (e.g., it may have been deleted or is not defined in the configuration).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Sequence Number: Ensure that the sequence number you are trying to enter is greater than or equal to the minimum required sequence number specified in the error message. 
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and check the settings related to sequence numbers. 
  Ensure that the sequence numbers are correctly defined and that the one you are trying to use is valid.
  
  
  
  Data Entry: If you are entering data manually, double-check your input to ensure that you are not mistakenly entering a lower sequence number.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how sequence numbers are managed in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE4S (Profitability Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to KEPSL047 for additional insights or patches that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.