How To Fix SERVICES_CMS021 - Specify an External ID for the Ship object

SERVICES_CMS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specify an External ID for the Ship object

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SERVICES_CMS021 - Details

• The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS021 indicates that an external ID must be specified for a Ship object in the context of SAP's logistics or transportation management systems. This error typically arises when the system expects an external identifier for a shipping object, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External ID: The most common cause of this error is that the external ID, which is necessary for identifying the shipping object in external systems or processes, has not been entered or is missing in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not set up to recognize or generate an external ID for the Ship object.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the required external ID during the creation or modification of the shipping object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter External ID: Ensure that you provide a valid external ID for the Ship object. This can usually