How To Fix /CWM/MM074 - You have entered an external value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You have entered an external value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM074 - You have entered an external value ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM074 You have entered an external value typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the data being entered into a field that is expected to contain internal values. This error is often related to the handling of material master data or other master data management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  External Value Entry: The error indicates that the system has detected an external value that does not match the expected internal format or value. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to enter a value that is not recognized by the system.
  The value you are entering is not valid for the field in question (e.g., a material number that does not exist in the system).
  There is a mismatch between the data format expected by the system and the data being provided.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the material master or the related data structures