How To Fix VJ367 - With this material type, ext. material no. must not contain only numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

• Message number: 367

• Message text: With this material type, ext. material no. must not contain only numbers

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material number, consisting solely of figures.
The material type you have chosen, however, is set up in Customizing in
such a way that external number assignment is carried out without
checking. For these materials, a purely numerical material number is
not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ367 - With this material type, ext. material no. must not contain only numbers ?

  The SAP error message VJ367 indicates that there is an issue with the external material number (EAN) for a specific material type. This error typically arises when the external material number is composed solely of numeric characters, which is not allowed for certain material types in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the configuration for the specific material type in SAP requires that the external material number must contain at least one non-numeric character. This is often a validation rule set in the system to ensure that external material numbers are unique and easily distinguishable from other numeric identifiers.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the External Material Number: Ensure that the external material number you are trying to enter contains at least one alphabetic character or special character. For example, instead of using "123456", you could use "123A56" or "A12345".
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the specific material type in transaction code OMW0 (or similar) to see if there are any restrictions or validation rules that can be adjusted.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about changing configurations or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They can provide insights into the specific material type settings and help you adjust them if necessary.
  
  
  Use a Different Material Type: If the material you are trying to create does not necessarily need to be of that specific material type, consider using a different material type that does not have the same restrictions.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users entering material numbers are trained on the requirements for external material numbers, including the need for alphanumeric characters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP can help in avoiding such errors in the future.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VJ367 error and successfully enter the external material number.