How To Fix WB2B389 - External reference exists for &1, only expenses can be maintained

WB2B389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 389

• Message text: External reference exists for &1, only expenses can be maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B389 - External reference exists for &1, only expenses can be maintained ?

  The SAP error message WB2B389 indicates that there is an external reference associated with a particular object (denoted by &1 in the message). This typically occurs in the context of managing business transactions, such as purchase orders or contracts, where the system has detected that the object is linked to an external reference, and therefore, only expense-related changes can be made.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Reference Exists: The object you are trying to modify has an external reference (e.g., a purchase order linked to an external system or a contract that is tied to an external vendor).
  Restrictions on Modifications: Due to the external reference, the system restricts certain types of modifications to ensure data integrity and consistency. This is common in scenarios where the object is part of a larger process that involves external systems or partners.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External References: Review the object to identify the external reference. You can do this by checking the