How To Fix CN872 - External processing data missing

CN872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 872

• Message text: External processing data missing

What causes this issue?

You still have not maintained all data necessary for external
processing.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

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

Maintain a purchasing info record. Then the system copies all data
required for external processing. The fields are then no longer ready
for input.
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Manually enter the data for material group, cost element and purchasing
group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN872 - Details

• The SAP error message CN872 ("External processing data missing") typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling, particularly when dealing with external processing or subcontracting in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary external processing data for a particular operation or activity.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing External Processing Data: The relevant external processing data (such as vendor information, purchase order details, or subcontracting details) has not been maintained in the system for the operation or activity in question.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for external processing in the project or order may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing links between the project, order, and the external processing data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external processing data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN872 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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