How To Fix KF194 - Number range sub-object &/& has not been defined -> error code: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Number range sub-object &/& has not been defined -> error code: &

What causes this issue?

The number range sub-object for the object COPA_ALE (summarization
document in distributed Profitability Analysis) has not been created.

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?

You can determine the cause of the error from the following error code
descriptions:
100 = incorrect processing indicator
110 = sub-object does not exist
120 = number range number must be numerical
210 = cannot delete, because status must be initial
310 = interval already exists
410 = interval does not exist
510 = cannot change the lower limit, because status is not initial
520 = "from"-number must be smaller than "to"-number
530 = status must be initial
540 = status must be initial or between "from"-number and "to"-number
550 = external indicator cannot be changed for the types 3, 5 and 6
560 = "from"-number, "to"-number and status must all be numerical
570 = "to"-year must be greater than 0000
580 = "to"-year must be initial
590 = number range number is missing
595 = "from"-number must be greater than 0
600 = overlapping intervals exist
605 = numbers have already been assigned for the time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF194 - Number range sub-object &/& has not been defined -> error code: & ?

  The SAP error message KF194 indicates that a number range for a specific sub-object has not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when working with certain financial documents that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to generate a new number for a sub-object (like a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects) but cannot find a defined number range for that specific object. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range for the specified sub-object has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all to the relevant object.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the number range might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KF194 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object related to the sub-object in question exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new number range object and define the intervals.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  If the number range object exists, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the relevant sub-object.
  You can do this through the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., CO configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific module (e.g., Controlling) and verify that the number range is properly configured.
  Use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KOT2 (for internal orders) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included the number range settings.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the number range in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  KOT2: Internal Order Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges in your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KF194 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are defined and assigned correctly.