How To Fix KF185 - Number range object & does not exist for CO-PA segment numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Number range object & does not exist for CO-PA segment numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF185 - Number range object & does not exist for CO-PA segment numbers ?

  The SAP error message KF185 indicates that there is an issue with the number range object for CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) segment numbers. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range for the specified object, which can prevent the creation of new CO-PA segments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for CO-PA segments has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may be incorrectly configured or not assigned properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the number range.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the number range object may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for CO-PA segments (usually CO_PA_SEGMENT) exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this by clicking on "Create" and following the prompts to define the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly configured. You can do this by going to transaction code OKB9 (Maintain Number Ranges for CO-PA).
  Verify that the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Make sure that the number range object is assigned to the relevant CO-PA area. This can also be checked in transaction OKB9.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify CO-PA segments. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included the number range object and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OKB9: To maintain number ranges for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing number ranges and CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges in CO-PA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KF185 error and ensure that the number range object for CO-PA segments is properly configured and functional.