How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_IN003 - External exposure &1 with origin &2 and source system &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_IN - Messages for TEM-IN Layer

• Message number: 003

• Message text: External exposure &1 with origin &2 and source system &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_IN003 - External exposure &1 with origin &2 and source system &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_IN003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the external exposure of a message or data that is expected to be found in the system but is not available. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with integration scenarios, such as when using SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The external exposure (message) that the system is trying to access is not found in the specified source system. This could be due to:
  
  The data not being created or sent from the source system.
  Incorrect configuration or mapping in the integration setup.
  The message might have been deleted or not yet processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the source system or the integration scenario, such as:
  
  Incorrect settings in the middleware.
  Misconfigured logical systems or communication channels.
  
  
  
  Network Issues: If the source system is not reachable due to network issues, the data cannot be retrieved.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the data in the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the expected data/message exists in the source system. Ensure that it has been created and is available for processing.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system and the middleware (if applicable).
  Ensure that the logical systems, communication channels, and mappings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the source system. Test the connection to the source system to confirm it is reachable.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the source system.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs and traces in both the SAP system and the source system for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific integration scenario you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Integration Monitoring Tools: Use tools like SAP Solution Manager or monitoring tools within SAP PI/PO to get insights into the integration processes and identify where the failure is occurring.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.