How To Fix 88859 - &1 check Customizing for external infostructure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 859

• Message text: &1 check Customizing for external infostructure

What causes this issue?

No info structure has been defined for the external document data
and/or the period grid is not specified.

System Response

The system can not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

In general REA Customizing under "Control of Declaration/Origin of
Movement Data", please maintain the external infostructure and the
period grid. The only external infostructure allowed is J_7LS990.
Restart the program again directly afterward.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88859 - &1 check Customizing for external infostructure ?

  The SAP error message "88859 &1 check Customizing for external infostructure" typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of an external information structure in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of reports, data extraction, or when trying to access certain functionalities that rely on external information structures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external information structure may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings or parameters defined in the Customizing for the external information structure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the external information structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for external information structures.
  Verify that the external information structure is correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external information structure. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific external information structure you are working with. There may be specific requirements or steps that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "88859 &1 check Customizing for external infostructure."