How To Fix VT362 - Order type $ has external number assignment

VT362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Order type $ has external number assignment

What causes this issue?

You entered order type &V1& which uses external number assignment. This
is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an order type with internal number assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT362 - Order type $ has external number assignment ?

  The SAP error message VT362 indicates that the order type you are trying to use has been configured for external number assignment. This means that the system expects you to provide a specific external number for the order, rather than generating one automatically.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create an order of a specific type that is set up for external number assignment.
  You do not provide a valid external number when creating the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Provide an External Number: When creating the order, ensure that you enter a valid external number that adheres to the format and range defined for that order type.
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in SAP.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Order Management > Define Order Types.
  Check the settings for