How To Fix KI284 - Maintain number assignment for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Maintain number assignment for &

What causes this issue?

In cost accounting, postings from other SAP modules are written to
separate documents. The SAP System cannot assign numbers to these
documents because number assignment is not defined in &V1&.

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?

Check whether object &V1& was defined in table TNRO and contact the SAP
hotline service.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI284 - Maintain number assignment for & ?

  The SAP error message KI284, which states "Maintain number assignment for &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a cost object (like a cost center, internal order, etc.) and the system cannot find a valid number assignment for the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the specific object type (e.g., cost center, internal order) has not been defined or is not properly maintained in the system.
  Number Range Intervals: The number range intervals may not be set up correctly, or they may be closed, meaning that no new numbers can be assigned.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI284 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object (e.g., for cost centers, it might be COSTCENTER).
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is missing or not properly configured, you can create or adjust the number range intervals.
  Use transaction code OKB2 for cost centers or KOT2 for internal orders to maintain the number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the cost objects. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific number range object or how to maintain it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the cost object again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OKB2: Maintain Number Ranges for Cost Centers
  KOT2: Maintain Number Ranges for Internal Orders
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned to allow access to the necessary transactions for maintaining number ranges.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.