How To Fix L5097 - External group & cannot be used.

L5097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 097

• Message text: External group & cannot be used.

What causes this issue?

The <GL:reference_number>reference number</> cannot be used for one of
the following reasons:

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

The number will be used in the future for a current
<GL:number_range>number range</>.
The number will be used in the future for a number range in a
sub-system.
The number has already been recorded in the reference number table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5097 - External group & cannot be used. ?

  The SAP error message L5097 ("External group & cannot be used") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the external group specified in the system, which is not recognized or cannot be used for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid External Group: The external group specified in the transaction may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: The external group may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified external group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the external group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Group: Verify that the external group you are trying to use exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP.
  Configuration