How To Fix BEH046 - External Name is not approved

BEH046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BEH - message class for BEH

• Message number: 046

• Message text: External Name is not approved

What causes this issue?

The external name is not approved.

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?

You can perform the following check:
+,,Visit the Global Technical Name Catalog (GTNC) to get the list of
approved field names to be used in the <LS>External Name </>column.
Note: You can get the name approved in the GTNC.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BEH046 - External Name is not approved ?

  The SAP error message BEH046 ("External Name is not approved") typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management or when dealing with external names in SAP systems. This error indicates that the external name you are trying to use has not been approved for the specific business partner or entity you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Approval Process: The external name may require an approval process before it can be used. This is common in organizations that have strict governance and compliance policies.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require approval for external names, and the necessary approvals have not been completed.
  Missing Data: The external name might not be correctly set up in the system, or it may not exist in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify if the external name has been submitted for approval and check its status. If it is pending, you may need to follow up with