How To Fix IWO_BAPI102 - No 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: 102

• Message text: No external number assignment is foreseen for order type &1

What causes this issue?

You have specified an order number. However, there is no external
number assignment foreseen in Customizing for order type &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NO PROCESSING' OBJECT DOCU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If you want external number assignement, then choose
another order type. If you want to work with order type &V1&, then do
not enter an external number.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI102 - No external number assignment is foreseen for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI102 indicates that there is no external number assignment configured for the specified order type in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order (or another type of order) that is set up to use internal number assignment, but an external number is being provided or expected.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type you are working with is configured for internal number assignment, meaning that the system generates the order number automatically.
  External Number Assignment Attempt: An attempt is being made to assign an external number to the order, which is not allowed for that specific order type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Maintenance Orders > Define Order Types.
  Find the order type that is causing the issue and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number assignment is set to Internal if you want the system to generate the order number automatically.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment:
  
  If the order type is configured for internal number assignment, ensure that you are not trying to provide an external number when creating the order. Remove any external number from your input.
  
  
  
  Change Order Type (if necessary):
  
  If you need to use external number assignment for this order type, you can change the configuration to allow for external number assignment. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires proper authorization and understanding of the implications.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  If you are using a BAPI or an interface to create the order, ensure that the parameters being passed do not include an external number if the order type is set for internal assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: If you are using a BAPI to create the order, refer to the BAPI documentation to understand the expected parameters and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, test the order creation process to ensure that the error is resolved and that the order is created successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IWO_BAPI102 error and successfully create or process your orders in SAP.