How To Fix /LIME/CORE031 - Item &1 does not have an external time stamp

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Item &1 does not have an external time stamp

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE031 - Item &1 does not have an external time stamp ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE031 Item &1 does not have an external time stamp typically occurs in the context of the LIME (Logistics Information Management Environment) module, which is used for managing logistics and supply chain processes. This error indicates that a specific item (denoted by &1) is missing an external timestamp, which is necessary for certain operations or processes within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The item in question may not have been properly updated with an external timestamp during its creation or modification.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, the external timestamps may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the LIME module that require external timestamps for certain items, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Data: Verify the item data in the system to ensure that the external timestamp is populated. You can do