How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH090 - External error &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: External error &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH090 - External error &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH090 External error &1 not found typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific external resource or configuration that is required for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be related to various components, such as external systems, interfaces, or configurations that are not set up correctly.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external system or resource that the SAP system is trying to access may not be configured correctly or may not exist.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing SAP from reaching the external resource.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the external resource.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or identifiers being used to access the external resource may be incorrect or malformed.
  System Updates: Recent updates or changes in the system may have affected the configuration or availability of the external resource.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the external system or resource is correctly configured in SAP. This may involve checking settings in transaction codes like SM59 (for RFC connections) or SPRO (for configuration settings).
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the external resource. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted to access the external resource.
  Validate Parameters: Review the parameters being used in the transaction or program to ensure they are correct and valid.
  Consult Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific SAP module or component you are working with to understand the expected configurations and requirements for external resources.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.