How To Fix VK160 - Number range interval & not defined for internal number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Number range interval & not defined for internal number assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK160 - Number range interval & not defined for internal number assignment ?

  The SAP error message VK160 indicates that there is an issue with the number range interval for internal number assignment in the context of pricing conditions. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined number range for the internal assignment of a specific document or object, such as a pricing condition record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The number range for the specific object (e.g., pricing conditions) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the number range may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or may have been exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create records in the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK160 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the pricing conditions (usually VKO for pricing conditions).
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range interval:
  
  In the SNRO transaction, select the relevant object and click on "Intervals".
  Define a new interval with a start and end number, ensuring that it does not overlap with existing intervals.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify records in the specified number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK160 error and ensure that the number range for internal number assignment is properly configured in your SAP system.