How To Fix CPCL_VERS176 - External processing data not complete. See long text.

CPCL_VERS176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 176

• Message text: External processing data not complete. See long text.

What causes this issue?

The system cannot release the shop floor routing as the data required
for external processing is not complete.

System Response

The system issues an error during the consistency check before releasing
the shop floor routing.

How to fix this error?

Complete the data required for external processing. The external
processing data is correct if either:
The purchasing info record and purchasing organization are defined.
The outline agreement and purchasing organization are defined.
The supplier, material group, and planned delivery time are defined.
The sort string, material group, and planned delivery time are defined.
This data is maintained in the details workspace in the <ZK>External
Processing</> tab of the <ZK>General</> tab. Click this error message to
navigate to this tab to complete the external processing data. And then
you can release the routing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS176 - External processing data not complete. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS176, which states "External processing data not complete. See long text," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with external processing or data transfer scenarios. This error indicates that there is missing or incomplete data required for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: Required fields for external processing data may not have been filled out completely.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly for the external processing.
  Missing Master Data: Relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may be missing or not properly maintained.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported from an external system, there may be issues with the data format or completeness.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPCL_VERS176 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction or process where the error