How To Fix MB081 - Program terminated: No external number assignment for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Program terminated: No external number assignment for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB081 - Program terminated: No external number assignment for & ?

  The SAP error message MB081 indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for a document or object in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to create a document (like a material document) that requires an external number assignment, but the configuration for that number assignment is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the document type you are trying to create is not defined or is not set to external.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range might not be assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MB081 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with (e.g., material documents).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that it is set to "External" if that is required.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Go to transaction code OMJJ (for material documents).
  Check the assignment of the number range to the relevant document type.
  Make sure that the document type is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OMBA (for material document types).
  Check the settings for the document type you are using and ensure that it is configured for external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents with external number assignment.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO, OMJJ, OMBA
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to MB081 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on number range management and document types for further understanding.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.