How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP044 - External package administrator &1 does not suit application type &2

/PF1/PE_PP044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: External package administrator &1 does not suit application type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP044 - External package administrator &1 does not suit application type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP044 indicates that there is a mismatch between the external package administrator and the application type in the context of SAP's external package management. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the integration of external packages or when configuring package management settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the external package administrator specified does not match the expected application type. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The external package administrator may not be correctly configured for the specific application type you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Assignment: The external package administrator might be assigned to an application type that it is not compatible with.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the external package and the application type.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access or manage the specified external package.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration