How To Fix WTY167 - Enter the external number

WTY167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Enter the external number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY167 - Enter the external number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WTY167 - Enter the external number
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WTY167 occurs when the system expects an external number (usually a reference number or an identifier from an external system) to be entered in a particular field, but it has been left blank or not provided during a transaction or data entry process.
  This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Number range objects where an external number is required instead of an internal number.
  Transactions or processes where the system is configured to accept or require an external number (e.g., in number assignment for documents, equipment, or material master records).
  Interfaces or data uploads where external identifiers must be supplied.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the External Number:
  
  Provide the required external number in the relevant field.
  Ensure the number is valid and conforms to the expected format or number range.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Verify if the number range object is set to external number assignment.
  If internal numbering is preferred, change the number