How To Fix /PM0/FPP004 - No external run identification exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/FPP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No external run identification exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/FPP004 - No external run identification exists ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/FPP004 No external run identification exists typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Project Management (PM) modules, particularly when dealing with external processing or planning runs. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid external run identification for the operation you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing External Run ID: The most common cause is that the external run identification has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the external run from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the external run, such as missing entries in relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external run data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check External Run Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the external run identification is properly configured in the system. This may involve checking