How To Fix KI285 - An error has occured in the number assignment for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 285

• Message text: An error has occured in the 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 a number to the
document because an error occured in the number assignment to &V2&

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?

Contact the SAP hotline service.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI285 - An error has occured in the number assignment for & ?

  The SAP error message KI285, which states "An error has occurred in the number assignment for &," typically relates to issues with number ranges in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal number assignments for cost objects, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related entities.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for the specific object (e.g., cost center, internal order) is either exhausted or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers within the specified range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  System Lock: The number range object might be locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (e.g., for cost centers, it might be COSTCENTER).
  Check if the number range is defined correctly and if there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if you want the system to automatically assign numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the objects associated with the number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the number range object. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or to perform a system check.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Check Authorization
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KI285 error message in SAP.