How To Fix O7107 - Business location type & does not support external numbering.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Business location type & does not support external numbering.

What causes this issue?

You are creating a business location master record of type &V1& and you
have entered a location ID. However business location master records of
location type &V1& are allocated location IDs automatically by the
system.

System Response

Business location master record cannot be created with an external
number when allocated to location type &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Clear your input from the business location ID field or use a location
type which supports external numbering.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7107 - Business location type & does not support external numbering. ?

  The SAP error message O7107, which states "Business location type & does not support external numbering," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of business location types in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when trying to create or manage business locations that are expected to use external numbering but are not configured to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The business location type you are trying to use is not set up to support external numbering. This can happen if the configuration settings for that specific business location type do not allow for external numbering.
  Incorrect Business Location Type: The business location type being used may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Missing or Incorrect Number Ranges: The number range settings for the business location type may not be defined correctly, or the external number range may not be activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O7107 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Location Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for business location types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for business location types and check if the option for external numbering is enabled for the specific type you are using.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  Ensure that the number range for the business location type is correctly defined and that it allows for external numbering.
  You can check this in the number range configuration (Transaction code: SNRO) and ensure that the external number range is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Business Location Type:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct business location type for your transaction. If necessary, switch to a different type that supports external numbering.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to business location types and external numbering to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and number ranges, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SNRO (Number Range Objects), and others that may be useful in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O7107 error in your SAP system.