How To Fix OB129 - External license number & will be copied from license &

OB129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 129

• Message text: External license number & will be copied from license &

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OB129 - Details

• The SAP error message OB129 typically relates to issues with external license numbers in the context of license management within the SAP system. This error can occur when there is a problem with the configuration of license keys or when the system is unable to retrieve or validate the external license number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The external license number may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing License Information: The required license information may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to licenses, such as mismatched entries or incorrect formats.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify license information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for external license numbers in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Maintain License Data: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OB29) to maintain the license data.