How To Fix CACSMD606 - External correspondence type & invalid

CACSMD606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

• Message number: 606

• Message text: External correspondence type & invalid

What causes this issue?

The correspondence type &V1& you entered is either not available or not
valid for the total period &V2& - &V3&.

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?

Enter a valid value, or choose a valid value using the input help (F4).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD606 - External correspondence type & invalid ?

  The SAP error message CACSMD606 ("External correspondence type & invalid") typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) or SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue with the external correspondence type being used in a transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Correspondence Type: The external correspondence type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: The correspondence type may not be properly set up in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified correspondence type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the correspondence type entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Correspondence Type:
  
  Verify that the external correspondence type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO