How To Fix WB2B259 - The external identifier field cannot be used with the trading contract

WB2B259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 259

• Message text: The external identifier field cannot be used with the trading contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B259 - The external identifier field cannot be used with the trading contract ?

  The SAP error message WB2B259, which states "The external identifier field cannot be used with the trading contract," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Partner (BP) or Contract Management functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to external identifiers in the context of trading contracts.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The external identifier field may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific trading contract type you are working with.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing data in the external identifier field when creating or modifying a trading contract.
  Incompatibility: The trading contract type you are using may not support external identifiers, or the external identifier field may not be relevant for that specific contract type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use external identifiers in the context of trading contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings