How To Fix RMSL140 - Could not determine external key

RMSL140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Could not determine external key

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RMSL140 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSL140, which states "Could not determine external key," typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when the system is unable to find or resolve an external key that is necessary for processing a specific transaction or operation. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of articles, during data uploads, or when processing certain transactions related to master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The external key that the system is trying to reference may not exist in the database, or the data may be incorrectly formatted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to resolve the external key.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (e.g., material master, vendor master) may not be properly maintained or may be missing.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems