How To Fix CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER172 - External ID must not be left blank

CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER - Commodity Derivative Order Requests Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: External ID must not be left blank

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CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER172 - Details

• The SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER172 indicates that an external ID must be provided in the context of a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises in scenarios where an external reference or identifier is required for processing, such as in order management, logistics, or integration with external systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External ID: The most common cause of this error is that the field for the external ID is left blank when it is required. This could happen due to user oversight or a failure in data transfer from another system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an external ID for certain transactions, and if these settings are not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: If the external ID is supposed to be populated automatically (e.g., through a program or interface) and there is an issue with that process, it may result