How To Fix CRM_PS_DM005 - Enter an external status.

CRM_PS_DM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PS_DM - Debt Management Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter an external status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PS_DM005 - Enter an external status. ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PS_DM005, which states "Enter an external status," typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with project systems (PS) and status management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires an external status to be specified, but the required status has not been entered. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing External Status: The user is trying to change the status of a project or a task without specifying the necessary external status.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or handle external statuses.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify the external status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_PS_DM005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter External Status: Ensure that you are entering the required external status in the relevant field. Check