How To Fix COPC_ACCOUNT_UI007 - Account group &1 uses external number assignment; enter an account number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COPC_ACCOUNT_UI - COPC_ACCOUNT_UI

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Account group &1 uses external number assignment; enter an account number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI007 - Account group &1 uses external number assignment; enter an account number ?

  The SAP error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI007 indicates that you are trying to create or modify an account in a specific account group that is configured to use external number assignment. This means that the system expects you to provide a specific account number rather than allowing the system to generate one automatically.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Account Group Configuration: The account group you are working with is set up to use external number assignment. This is a configuration setting in SAP that requires users to manually enter account numbers for accounts in that group.
  Missing Account Number: You did not provide an account number when trying to create or modify the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a valid account number when creating or modifying the account. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Account Group Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the account group in question (Transaction Code: OX03).
  Verify that the account group is indeed set to use external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Enter an Account Number:
  
  When creating or modifying the account, ensure that you manually enter a valid account number in the designated field.
  The account number must adhere to any defined number range and format for that account group.
  
  
  
  Number Range Maintenance:
  
  If you need to check or modify the number range for the account group, you can do so using Transaction Code: OBN1 (for number range objects).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that the number you are trying to enter falls within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Groups: Account groups in SAP are used to classify accounts and define their properties, including whether they use internal or external number assignment.
  Number Ranges: Number ranges are defined in SAP to control the assignment of account numbers. They can be set up to allow either internal (system-generated) or external (user-defined) number assignment.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX01 (Define Account Groups), OX02 (Change Account Groups), and OX03 (Display Account Groups) for managing account groups.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the configuration settings, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the account.