How To Fix VHUPD084 - Missing external ID; internal ID already available as external ID

VHUPD084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUPD - Message ID for packaging dialog

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Missing external ID; internal ID already available as external ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUPD084 - Missing external ID; internal ID already available as external ID ?

  The SAP error message VHUPD084 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of external IDs in the system. Specifically, it suggests that an external ID is missing, but the internal ID is already available as an external ID. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads, updates, or when working with master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between internal and external IDs in the data being processed. This can happen if the external ID is not provided when it is expected, or if the internal ID is incorrectly being treated as an external ID.
  Configuration Problems: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the incorrect handling of IDs.
  Data Upload Errors: If you are uploading data (e.g., through LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools), the source data may not have the required external