How To Fix PV470 - External person &1 does not exist


PV470 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

  • Message number: 470

  • Message text: External person &1 does not exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are attempting to display (or delete or change) the external person
    &V1& in plan version &V2&. This person could not be found.

    System Response

    None.

    How to fix this error?

    Select a different external person or plan version or validity period.
    You can display existing external persons using the down arrow at the
    end of this field.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV470 - External person &1 does not exist ?
    The SAP error message PV470, which states "External person &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or when dealing with external personnel records. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a record for the specified external person (identified by the placeholder &1) in the database.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect External Person ID: The ID you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
    Missing Data: The external person record may not have been created or may have been deleted.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the external person data.
    Data Synchronization Issues: If the external person data is supposed to be synchronized from another system, there may be issues with the data transfer.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for handling external personnel. Solutions: Verify External Person ID: Double-check the ID you

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