How To Fix KI523 - Too many versions for legal valuation: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Too many versions for legal valuation: &1

What causes this issue?

The versions &V1& are created as actual version with legal valuation in
controlling area &V2&.

System Response

The actual versions in Overhead Management (CO-OM) are used to
represent various valuations of a transaction within transfer prices.
Every valuation may be represented in one version at the most. However,
you have selected more than 1 version as actual version with legal
valuation.

How to fix this error?

Correct your version settings for controlling area &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI523 - Too many versions for legal valuation: &1 ?

  The SAP error message KI523 ("Too many versions for legal valuation: &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there are too many versions of a legal valuation in the system. This can happen when the system is trying to process or display data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects, and it finds that there are more versions than it can handle.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Versions: The primary cause of this error is that there are too many versions of the legal valuation in the system. SAP has a limit on the number of versions that can be processed simultaneously, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the controlling area or in the valuation settings can lead to the creation of multiple versions that are not necessary.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that lead to the creation of multiple versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Versions: Check the existing versions in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like KSV1, KSV2, etc.) to see the versions that are currently defined.
  Delete Unused Versions: If there are versions that are no longer needed, consider deleting them to reduce the total count. This can be done through the appropriate transaction codes or configuration settings.
  Adjust Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the controlling area and legal valuation. Ensure that only the necessary versions are maintained.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to controlling and valuation, such as KSV1 (Create Version), KSV2 (Change Version), and KSV3 (Display Version).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Limits: Be aware of the system limits regarding the number of versions that can be maintained for legal valuation, as this can vary based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI523 error and manage the versions of legal valuation effectively.