How To Fix CBRC_REGCHECK165 - Document &1: Country of origin and recipient country are identical: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBRC_REGCHECK - Messages for Substance-Related Regulation Check

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Document &1: Country of origin and recipient country are identical: &2

What causes this issue?

If the country of origin and the recipient country are identical, then
this is neither an export nor an import. The order (for example, sales
order or purchase order) is not relevant for the substance volume
tracking or the substance volume check.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The function module used to determine, if an order is an export or an
import, is specified in IMG Activity <DS:SIMG.CBRC_TRACK_SCENARIOS>
Specify Scenarios</> in field <DS:DE.CCRCE_FCT_DATA_SEP>Function for
Separating Data</>. You can replace it there with your own function
module.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK165 - Document &1: Country of origin and recipient country are identical: &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK165 indicates that there is a validation issue related to the country of origin and the recipient country in a document. Specifically, the error states that the country of origin and the recipient country are identical, which is not allowed in certain contexts, such as customs or regulatory compliance.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  A document (such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice) is being processed that involves international trade.
  The country of origin (where the goods are produced) is the same as the recipient country (where the goods are being shipped).
  The system has rules or regulations that prevent the same country from being both the origin and the destination for certain types of transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Details: Review the document (e.g., sales order, delivery) that triggered the error. Ensure that the country of origin and the recipient country are correctly specified.
  
  
  Modify Country Information:
  
  If the goods are indeed being shipped domestically (i.e., within the same country), ensure that the document is set up correctly for domestic transactions.
  If the goods are meant to be exported, ensure that the country of origin is set to the correct country where the goods are produced.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Rules: Verify with your business or compliance team if there are specific rules regarding the country of origin and recipient country. Adjust the document accordingly based on their guidance.
  
  
  System Configuration: If this error is occurring frequently and is not aligned with your business processes, you may need to review the configuration settings in SAP related to international trade and customs. This may involve working with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to international trade, customs, and regulatory compliance to understand the implications of country of origin and recipient country settings.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.