How To Fix JB068 - Internal number assignment. Enter the external account number

JB068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Internal number assignment. Enter the external account number

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter one of your own account numbers where internal
number assignment is used.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The type of number assignment is set in this case in the number range
for accounts (Customizing).
If you have set this to external number assignment, you will have to
enter the account numbers yourself.
For internal number assignment, you enter the external account number.
When the account is created, a unique internal number will be assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB068 - Internal number assignment. Enter the external account number ?

  The SAP error message JB068, which states "Internal number assignment. Enter the external account number," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting an external account number but is receiving an internal number instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Number Format: The system is expecting an external account number format, but the input provided is in an internal format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how account numbers are assigned or recognized.
  Missing Master Data: The external account number may not be set up in the system, or the relevant master data may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a specific type of account number that is not being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering the correct external account number. Verify that it is in the correct