How To Fix KV101 - No internal number range exists for & in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No internal number range exists for & in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You have not yet created an internal number range for the CO document
that is to contain the data for business transaction &v1& in
controlling area &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?

Go into Customizing and define a number range for this CO document for
target cost calculation or variance calculation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV101 - No internal number range exists for & in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KV101 ("No internal number range exists for & in controlling area &") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document in the Controlling (CO) module, and the system cannot find a valid internal number range for the specified object in the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for the specified object (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) has not been defined in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the controlling area.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KV101 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKA0 (for cost centers) or KOT2 (for internal orders) depending on the object you are working with.
  Verify that the internal number range is defined for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you will need to create it. Use the transaction code OKA1 (for cost centers) or KOT1 (for internal orders) to define a new number range.
  Ensure that you assign the number range to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to number ranges are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKA0: Display Cost Center Number Ranges
  OKA1: Create Cost Center Number Ranges
  KOT1: Create Internal Order Number Ranges
  KOT2: Display Internal Order Number Ranges
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring number ranges in the Controlling module.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV101 error and ensure that the internal number range is correctly set up for your controlling area.