How To Fix MM_PUR_SES096 - This service entry sheet was created externally and cannot be changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: This service entry sheet was created externally and cannot be changed.

What causes this issue?

This service entry sheet was created from an external system. You cannot
change it within this system.

System Response

You can only display this service entry sheet in this system.

How to fix this error?

If you need to change this service entry sheet, please change it in the
system in which it was created.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES096 - This service entry sheet was created externally and cannot be changed. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES096 indicates that a service entry sheet (SES) was created externally (for example, through an interface or an external system) and is therefore locked for changes within the SAP system. This is a common scenario when the SES is generated by an external application or process, and as a result, the standard SAP transaction does not allow modifications to it.
  Cause:
  
  External Creation: The SES was created through an external system or interface, which means it is not editable in the SAP GUI.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to SES created externally to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the SES, although this is less likely to be the primary cause of this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review External System: Check the external system or interface that created the SES. If changes are needed, they should be made in that system rather than in SAP.
  Contact the External System Administrator: If you need to modify the SES, reach out to the administrator of the external system to see if they can make the necessary changes.
  Create a New SES: If modifications are required and cannot be made to the existing SES, consider creating a new service entry sheet directly in SAP, if that is appropriate for your business process.
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the SES should be editable, review the configuration settings in SAP to see if there are any parameters that can be adjusted to allow changes to externally created SES.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to service entry sheets, although this is not the primary cause of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to SES and external creation processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding service entry sheets and their management, especially in the context of external systems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ML81N (Service Entry Sheet) to understand how to create and manage SES in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.