How To Fix MM_PUR_GF_EXT_MSG005 - No purchasing documents found for connected system &1

MM_PUR_GF_EXT_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_GF_EXT_MSG - Message class for Purchasing Reference Data Extraction

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No purchasing documents found for connected system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_GF_EXT_MSG005 - No purchasing documents found for connected system &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_GF_EXT_MSG005 indicates that no purchasing documents were found for the connected system specified in the error message. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with external systems or when integrating with other applications.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect System Connection: The connected system specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not have any purchasing documents available.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or failure in data synchronization between the SAP system and the connected external system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access purchasing documents in the connected system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing document settings or in the integration settings between the systems.
  Document Type or Status: The purchasing documents may not exist for the specified document type or may be in a status that prevents them from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Connection: Verify