How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN043 - External application not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 043

• Message text: External application not known

What causes this issue?

No entry for external application <(>&<)>v1& was found in table
TPTEXTAPP.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Add the entry to table TPTEXTAPP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN043 - External application not known ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN043: External application not known typically occurs in the context of SAP Time Management or when integrating with external applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or find the specified external application that is supposed to be linked with the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The external application may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Missing Integration: The integration between SAP and the external application may not be established or may have been disrupted.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the name or identifier of the external application being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external application.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes in the SAP system or the external application may have affected the integration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the external application in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  Review Integration Settings: Ensure that the integration between SAP and the external application is correctly set up. This may involve checking middleware settings or API configurations.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the name or identifier of the external application for any typographical errors.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the external application.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the documentation of the external application for any specific integration requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or the support team for the external application for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Integration Tools: If using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or SAP Cloud Platform Integration), ensure that the configurations there are also correct.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRTIM00EXTERN043 error in your SAP system.