How To Fix ALM_AER001 - Control key &1 of operation &2 is intended for external processing

ALM_AER001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_AER - Notifications of Follow-Up Order Creation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Control key &1 of operation &2 is intended for external processing

What causes this issue?

External processing operations are not allowed for follow-up order
creation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the operation or change the control key of the operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ALM_AER001 - Details

• The SAP error message ALM_AER001 indicates that the control key specified for a particular operation is set up for external processing, which means that the operation is not intended to be processed internally within the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution, particularly in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Asset Management (AM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the operation is configured for external processing. This means that the operation is expected to be handled by an external service provider or system rather than being executed within the SAP environment.
  Incorrect Assignment: The operation may have been incorrectly assigned a control key that does not match the intended processing method.
  Missing External Processing Setup: If the operation is meant to be processed externally, there may be missing configurations or setups that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the operation in