How To Fix KI297 - Error during current number assignment in CO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Error during current number assignment in CO

What causes this issue?

Internal system error
An error occurred during conversion of the temporary CO document
numbers to permanent document numbers. One CO document header contains
the temporary document number &V1&. This number is not in the internal
table for conversion to permanent document numbers.

System Response

From a CO perspective, the data is inconsistent and cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP hotline service.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI297 - Error during current number assignment in CO ?

  The SAP error message KI297, which states "Error during current number assignment in CO," typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when there is an issue with the assignment of a current number for a controlling document. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, number range problems, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes of KI297 Error
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the controlling documents may not be properly defined or may have been exhausted. Each document type in CO has a specific number range, and if the range is full, the system cannot assign a new number.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the controlling area settings or in the number range settings for the specific document type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents in the CO module.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from generating a new document number.
  
  
  Solutions to KI297 Error
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object related to the CO document type you are working with (e.g., CO document types like internal orders, cost centers, etc.).
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the range by adjusting the upper limit or creating a new number range.
  Make sure to activate the new number range if you create one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Controlling area (transaction code OKKP).
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the document type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify CO documents.
  You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OKKP: Controlling Area
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and controlling document types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KI297 error in SAP CO.