How To Fix RDM_OPT_INBOUND103 - & does not allow external number assignment for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_INBOUND - Import Framework Message Class

• Message number: 103

• Message text: & does not allow external number assignment for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND103 - & does not allow external number assignment for & ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND103 typically indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for a specific document or transaction type in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of inbound processing, such as when dealing with IDocs or other external data interfaces.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to process is not configured to allow external number assignment. This means that the system is set to generate numbers internally rather than accepting externally provided numbers.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type may not be set up to allow external number assignment. This can happen if the document type is configured to use internal number assignment only.
  
  
  IDoc or Interface Configuration: If you are working with IDocs or other interfaces, the configuration may not be set to accept external numbers for the specific message type or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type.
  Check if the number range is set to allow external number assignment. If not, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 or SPRO to navigate to the configuration for the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow external number assignment if that is required for your process.
  
  
  
  Adjust IDoc Settings:
  
  If you are working with IDocs, check the IDoc type and message type configuration in transaction WE30 and WE81.
  Ensure that the settings allow for external number assignment if that is necessary for your integration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the configuration aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the external number assignment works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO (Number Ranges), SPRO (Customizing), WE30 (IDoc Types), and WE81 (IDoc Message Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on number range management and document type configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.