How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM709 - Cannot automatically convert PReq & &; external procurement profile

/ISDFPS/MM709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Cannot automatically convert PReq & &; external procurement profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM709 - Cannot automatically convert PReq & &; external procurement profile ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM709 indicates that there is an issue with the automatic conversion of a Purchase Requisition (PReq) in the context of external procurement profiles. This error typically arises in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments when the system is unable to convert a purchase requisition due to configuration or data issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external procurement profile may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings for the relevant material, vendor, or purchasing organization.
  Incompatible Data: The data associated with the purchase requisition may not be compatible with the external procurement profile. This could involve issues with material master data, vendor master data, or purchasing info records.
  Profile Assignment: The external procurement profile may not be assigned correctly to the relevant materials or purchasing documents.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data to perform the