KO162 - Error in number management (notify your system administrator)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Error in number management (notify your system administrator)

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred in the number management.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your systems analyst or the SAP hotline.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO162 - Error in number management (notify your system administrator) ?

  The SAP error message KO162, which states "Error in number management (notify your system administrator)," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can be related to issues with number ranges for internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the object you are trying to create or modify (e.g., internal orders, cost centers) may not be defined correctly or may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system issue or inconsistency in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object (e.g., internal orders).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that 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.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the object in question. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, check for any system errors or inconsistencies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and controlling to understand the configuration and management of number ranges.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other SAP user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KO162 error in your SAP system.