How To Fix MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG008 - SAP S/4HANA system is not active as a hub system

MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG - Test job log

• Message number: 008

• Message text: SAP S/4HANA system is not active as a hub system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG008 - SAP S/4HANA system is not active as a hub system ?

  The error message MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG008 in SAP S/4HANA indicates that the system is not configured to function as a hub system for managing purchase requisitions. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is expected to handle external procurement processes but is not set up correctly to do so.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The SAP S/4HANA system is not configured as a hub system. This means that it is not set up to manage external purchase requisitions or to communicate with other systems in a hub-and-spoke architecture.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration settings between the S/4HANA system and other systems (like SAP Ariba or other procurement systems).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to external purchase requisitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the S/4HANA system is configured as a hub system. This involves checking the settings in the system configuration (transaction SPRO) under the relevant procurement