How To Fix FLBP301 - Internal number assignment has been set for the vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLBP - Business Partner: Customer/Vendor Messages

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Internal number assignment has been set for the vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP301 - Internal number assignment has been set for the vendor ?

  The SAP error message FLBP301 indicates that the internal number assignment has been set for the vendor in question. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a vendor master record, and the system is configured to use internal number assignment for vendor IDs.
  Cause:
  
  Internal Number Assignment: The vendor master record is set to use internal number assignment, meaning that the system automatically generates the vendor number rather than allowing users to input a custom number.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the vendor master data may not allow for external number assignment, which can lead to this error if a user attempts to enter a vendor number manually.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the vendor master data configuration (Transaction Code: OXK1 or OXK2).
  Verify the number assignment settings for the vendor account group. Ensure that it is set to "Internal" if you want the system to generate the number automatically.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Process:
  
  If the vendor is set to internal number assignment, do not attempt to enter a vendor number manually. Instead, leave the vendor number field blank, and let the system generate it for you.
  
  
  
  Change Vendor Account Group:
  
  If you need to use external number assignment, you may need to change the vendor account group to one that allows for external number assignment. This can be done in the configuration settings, but be cautious as it may affect existing records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific configuration settings related to vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  FK01: Create Vendor (Accounting)
  XK01: Create Vendor (Central)
  
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Financial Accounting ? Define Account Groups for Vendors
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to create or modify vendor records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP301 error and successfully manage vendor master records in SAP.