How To Fix L1161 - Error during determination of extern.system. Error code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error during determination of extern.system. Error code &

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to find an external system for plant &V2& and
storage location &V3& in which the <GL:Inventory_Management>IM</> stock
is managed. During this activity, error code &V1& was issued.
Meaning of this error code:
1: No receiver was clearly specified
2: No RFC destination is maintained
3: Error in ALE

4: Error in WM Customizing
5: Inconsistency between WM Customizing and ALE
6: Other error

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?

INCLUDE SY_VE_HOLEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1161 - Error during determination of extern.system. Error code & ?

  The SAP error message L1161, which states "Error during determination of extern.system. Error code &," typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management when the system is unable to determine the external system associated with a particular transaction or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of goods movements, stock transfers, or when interfacing with external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The external system may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Master Data Problems: The master data related to the materials, vendors, or customers may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in determining the external system.
  Integration Issues: If there are issues with the integration between SAP and the external system (e.g., middleware problems), this error can occur.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external system or the relevant data.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as network problems, system downtime, or other errors that prevent the system from accessing the external system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the external system in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant materials, vendors, or customers to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Integration Settings: If applicable, check the middleware or integration settings to ensure that the connection to the external system is functioning properly.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external system and perform the required actions.
  Analyze Error Code: The error message includes an error code (represented by "&"). This code can provide more specific information about the nature of the error. Look up the error code in SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further insights.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to look into transaction codes related to logistics, inventory management, or external system integration (e.g., WE20 for partner profiles, WE21 for port definitions).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD) for additional troubleshooting steps and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the L1161 error in your SAP system.