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SAP BOM Error: numerical entry is not supported for external item ids

Former Member
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Hello,

    When I create a BOM, I give 00000001 as external item id, then I'm getting this error "numerical entry is not supported for external item ids".

My understanding is that we can enter only Alphanumeric values for external id.

Is there any customization settings to enter numerical external id? Thanks!!

Regards,

Saravana

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former_member214775
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Hi Saravana,

BOM item IDs can be assigned internally or externally.

When it is done internally (automatically when you create a BOM item) then the system assigns always a numeric value.

When it is done manually by entering an external item ID then the ID must have at least one non-numeric character as per SAP standard. You can not change this and also not recommended.

Best regards

Tamas

Former Member
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Hi Saravana,

Can you please tell me what whats the 5 digit error code you are receiving ?

Regards

Amber