How To Fix ISSR_TP779 - No external ID in administration table ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_TP - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 779

• Message text: No external ID in administration table ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN

What causes this issue?

No external identification number exists for contract &V1& in DDIC
administration table <NP>ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN</>.

System Response

The system terminates the update/data backup.

How to fix this error?

Contact system administration for the relevant SAP component.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR_TP779 - No external ID in administration table ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN ?

  The SAP error message ISSR_TP779 indicates that there is no external ID found in the administration table ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Real Estate Management (IS-Retail) or similar modules where external IDs are used for integration with other systems or for data management purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The external ID that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN table. This could be due to data not being uploaded or configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or utilize external IDs.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the external IDs may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Error: The user may be trying to access or reference an external ID that has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the ISSR_EXTID_ADMIN table. Verify if the expected external ID exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Update External IDs:
  
  If the external ID is missing, you may need to create it manually. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction or configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that the external ID is correctly linked to the relevant master data or transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to external IDs in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the settings are correct and that the system is set up to handle external IDs properly.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including external IDs, was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message ISSR_TP779 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.