How To Fix 5B144 - Entries for external object types are not allowed (acc. to table T77EO)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Entries for external object types are not allowed (acc. to table T77EO)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B144 - Entries for external object types are not allowed (acc. to table T77EO) ?

  The SAP error message 5B144 indicates that there are entries for external object types that are not allowed according to the configuration in table T77EO. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) or related modules where object types are defined and managed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an object in SAP that is classified as an external object type, but the system does not allow entries for that type based on the settings in table T77EO.
  The configuration in T77EO may not permit the creation of certain external object types, or there may be a mismatch in the expected object type and the one being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table T77EO:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the table name T77EO.
  Review the entries in this table to understand which object types are allowed and which are not. Look for the specific external object type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you find that the object type you are trying to use is not allowed, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  This can involve changing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., PPOME, PPOSE, etc.) to allow for the creation of the desired object type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Organizational Management to understand the implications of external object types and how they should be configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the object types in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) and PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure) for managing organizational objects.
  Object Types: Understand the different object types in SAP OM and their purposes, as well as how they relate to external systems or data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5B144 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.