How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM035 - Cannot determine external order number

/SAPAPO/PCM035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Cannot determine external order number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM035 - Cannot determine external order number ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM035 Cannot determine external order number typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find or generate an external order number for a specific process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, a purchase order, or when integrating with external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external order number may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the APO or the integration with the ERP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from determining the external order number.
  Integration Issues: If there is an integration with an external system (like an ERP system), issues in the communication or data transfer can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to