How To Fix VJ368 - No external number assignment possible for mat. type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• 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 VJ368 - No external number assignment possible for mat. type & ?

  The SAP error message VJ368, which states "No external number assignment possible for mat. type &," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a material master record in SAP, and the system is unable to assign an external number to the material type specified.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow external number assignment. In SAP, material types can be set up to use either internal or external number assignment.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified material type may not be defined correctly or may not allow external number assignment.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the creation of a material with an external number.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not be correctly configured to allow external number assignment for the material type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for material types in SAP (Transaction Code: OMT0).
  Verify that the material type you are using is set up to allow external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Number Range Settings:
  
  Check the number range settings for the material type (Transaction Code: OMRN).
  Ensure that there is a number range defined for external number assignment and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the number range is defined but exhausted, you may need to extend the number range intervals to allow for more numbers.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create materials with external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMT0: Material Type Configuration
  OMRN: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for more insights on material types and number assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.