How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH081 - Technical error exporting PO to external system (test proposal)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Technical error exporting PO to external system (test proposal)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH081 - Technical error exporting PO to external system (test proposal) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH081 indicates a technical error that occurs when attempting to export a Purchase Order (PO) to an external system, specifically in the context of a test proposal. This error can arise due to various reasons, and addressing it typically involves a few steps to diagnose and resolve the underlying issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the integration settings between SAP and the external system.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being exported may have inconsistencies or missing information that prevents successful export.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the export.
  Technical Glitches: There could be temporary technical issues, such as network problems or system downtime.
  Mapping Errors: If there are mapping issues between SAP fields and the external system, this can lead to export failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the integration between SAP and the external system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Validate Data: Check the Purchase Order data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system account performing the export has the necessary authorizations to access and export the PO data.
  Monitor System Status: Check the status of both the SAP system and the external system for any ongoing issues or maintenance activities that could affect connectivity.
  Error Logs: Review the application logs and error messages in SAP (transaction codes like SLG1 for application logs) to get more details about the error.
  Test Connectivity: If applicable, test the connectivity between SAP and the external system to ensure that there are no network issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific integration scenario for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), SLG1 (Application Log), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific integration scenario for additional guidance or patches.
  Integration Tools: If using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or SAP Cloud Platform Integration), check the configurations and logs in those tools as well.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.