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