How To Fix PVJ368 - No external number assignment possible for mat. type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 368

• Message text: No external number assignment possible for mat. type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ368 - No external number assignment possible for mat. type & ?

  The SAP error message PVJ368 "No external number assignment possible for mat. type &" typically occurs when you are trying to create a material master record with an external number assignment for a material type that does not support it. This can happen in the context of material creation or when trying to assign a number to a material that is configured to use internal number assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type you are trying to use is configured to only allow internal number assignment. This means that the system generates the material number automatically, and you cannot manually assign a number.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the material type may not be set up correctly, or it may not allow external number assignment.
  User Settings: The user may have settings that are conflicting with the material type's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMS2 to check the configuration of the material type.
  Look for the "Number Assignment" field and ensure it is set to "Internal" if you want the system to generate the number automatically.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If you need to use external number assignment, you may need to change the configuration of the number range for that material type.
  Go to transaction code OMSN to check and configure the number ranges for the material types.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment:
  
  If the material type is set to internal number assignment, simply allow the system to generate the material number for you.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that any changes made are in line with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP (e.g., finished goods, raw materials, etc.) have different configurations and rules regarding number assignment.
  Number Ranges: Number ranges can be defined as internal or external, and they can be specific to different material types.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMS2: To view and change material type settings.
  OMSN: To manage number ranges for material types.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and number assignment configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PVJ368 and successfully create or manage your material master records.