How To Fix IWO_BAPI101 - External number assignment is foreseen for order type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: External number assignment is foreseen for order type &1

What causes this issue?

An external number assignment is foreseen in Customizing for order type
&V1&. However, you have not entered an order number.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NO PROCESSING' OBJECT DOCU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a number that is in the external number interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI101 - External number assignment is foreseen for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI101 indicates that external number assignment is expected for a specific order type (denoted by &1). This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an order in SAP that is configured to use external number assignment, but the system is not able to generate or assign a number as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The order type in question is set up for external number assignment, but the necessary configuration or settings may not be properly defined.
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the order type may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers for the order type.
  Incorrect Input: The input data provided during the order creation may not meet the requirements for external number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the order type and check if the number range is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Order Management > Define Order Types.
  Check the settings for the specific order type and ensure that it is correctly configured for external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create orders and access the number range.
  
  
  
  Input Validation:
  
  Review the data being input during the order creation process to ensure it meets the requirements for external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling external number assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number ranges.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IWO_BAPI101 error message.