SAP Note 170645 - Creating subcontracting PO/PR with external number

Component : Purchasing -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/170645 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
When creating a subcontracting purchase order or requisition with an external number in SAP, an update termination may occur if the external number includes character signs like '1234ABCD'. To address this issue, implement the provided correction. Key transaction codes affected are ME21 and ME51, specifically regarding the external number range management.

Key words :
additional key words me21 me51 external number range, external number containscharacter signs, solution apply attached correction, external number, subcontracting purchase order, update termination occurs, update termination, purchase requisitionwith, prerequisites, '1234abcd'

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