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I think that "Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior" will work only in simple rectangular thermal zone geometry. So for example this error will show in L-shaped zone geometry.

Have a look at InputOutput E+ manual

1.4.4.1.7 Field: Solar Distribution

"You should also be sure that the zone is convex. Examples of convex and nonconvex zones are shown in Figure 1.2. The most common non-convex zone is an L-shaped zone. (A formal definition of convex is that any straight line passing through the zone intercepts at most two surfaces.) If the zone’s surfaces do not enclose a space or if the zone is not convex you should use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead of FullInteriorAndExterior."