How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE707 - Only external fields are supported in &1.

/SAPCND/MAINTENANCE707 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Only external fields are supported in &1.

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/SAPCND/MAINTENANCE707 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE707 Only external fields are supported in &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Condition Maintenance, particularly when working with condition tables or condition records. This error indicates that the system is expecting external fields (fields that are defined in the context of the condition type) but has encountered internal fields instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The error arises when you are trying to use internal fields (fields that are not defined as external in the context of the condition type) in a context where only external fields are allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the condition type or the associated access sequence that leads to the use of internal fields.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or updates to the condition tables may have introduced inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the fields being used in the condition records or tables. Ensure that only external