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# updateExternalPricingStatus Method

Updates the external pricing status of a master quote.

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## Class

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## Input Parameters

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| Parameter                                                                   | Required | Description                                              |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| contextId                                                                   | Required | Parent cart ID (Master or Enterprise quote or order ID). |
| isAllGroupsValidatedAndPriced <!-- Shouldn't this be part of the output?--> | Optional | Boolean value.                                           |
| status                                                                      | Optional | External Pricing Status.                                 |

## Output Parameters

| Parameter | Description           |
| --------- | --------------------- |
| message   | In case of any error. |


## Example Input Data

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```
{"contextId":"0063t00000tPCmM", "status": "Not ready"}
```

## Example Output Data

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```
{"message": "Not ready: Invalid external pricing status."}
```