How To Fix B0304 - The 'external numbers' flag is set.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 304

• Message text: The 'external numbers' flag is set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0304 - The 'external numbers' flag is set. ?

  The SAP error message B0304, which states "The 'external numbers' flag is set," typically occurs in the context of document number assignment in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to use an external number range for a document type, but the configuration or the way the document is being processed does not align with this setting.
  Cause:
  
  External Number Range Configuration: The document type is configured to use an external number range, but the system is not able to generate or assign an external number.
  Manual Entry Requirement: When the external number range is set, the system expects the user to manually enter the document number. If the user does not provide a number, this error will occur.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings in the configuration may not be correctly aligned with the expected behavior for external number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant document type (e.g., in transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining number ranges and ensure that the document type is correctly set to use an external number range.
  
  
  
  Manual Number Entry:
  
  If the document type is set to use an external number range, ensure that you are manually entering a valid document number when prompted.
  
  
  
  Change to Internal Number Range:
  
  If external number assignment is not necessary, consider changing the document type configuration to use an internal number range instead.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter external numbers if that is the intended process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to check number range settings or SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering document numbers, especially when external number ranges are involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0304 error and ensure that document number assignment works as intended in your SAP system.