How To Fix MN852 - Please enter a valid external data record number

MN852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Please enter a valid external data record number

What causes this issue?

The external data record you entered is not allowed because it does
not lie within the valid range of 1 to &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your input or terminate the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN852 - Please enter a valid external data record number ?

  The SAP error message MN852, which states "Please enter a valid external data record number," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data import scenarios, particularly when dealing with external data records in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the external data record number you have entered.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Record Number: The record number you are trying to enter does not exist in the system or is not recognized as valid.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external source, the mapping or format of the data may not align with what SAP expects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to recognize the external data record.
  User Input Error: The record number may have been mistyped or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Record Number: Double-check the external data record number