How To Fix MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG042 - Enter a valid Connected System ID.

MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG - Message class for Backend PO Extraction

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Enter a valid Connected System ID.

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MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG042 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG042 with the description "Enter a valid Connected System ID" typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with external systems or connected systems in the SAP environment. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid Connected System ID, which is not being provided or is incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Connected System ID: The Connected System ID may not be entered, or the ID provided does not match any existing connected systems in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The connected system may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to the inability to recognize the ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the connected system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the input field where the Connected System ID is supposed to be entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify the Connected System ID:
  
  Check the ID you are entering