How To Fix OQ_B087 - Please assign a unique external competitor number

OQ_B087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_B - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Service Station Base

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Please assign a unique external competitor number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_B087 - Please assign a unique external competitor number ?

  The SAP error message OQ_B087, which states "Please assign a unique external competitor number," typically occurs in the context of managing competitive products or vendors in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has detected a duplicate external competitor number that needs to be resolved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the external competitor number you are trying to assign already exists in the system. SAP requires that each competitor has a unique identifier to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled during the migration process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that are not allowing for the proper assignment of competitor numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Competitor Numbers: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like BP for Business