How To Fix EI002 - Foreign trade item data is incomplete

EI002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Foreign trade item data is incomplete

What causes this issue?

In the Foreign Trade Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:CHAP.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDSTEU>Control Foreign Trade Data in MM and SD
documents</>, you can control which fields the system should check for
completeness by using an incompletion procedure for the document header
depending on the goods direction (export/import).

How to fix this error?

Maintain the incomplete fields. To access these fields, choose
<LS>Incompleteness analysis</> on the Foreign Trade Screen. The system
will then display all missing fields for you.
&NOTE&
If you maintain foreign trade item data that is part of an SD billing
document that has already been forwarded to financial accounting, you
can only save your changes if the system status is <ZH>complete</> (the
light is green) on document item level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI002 - Foreign trade item data is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message EI002, which states "Foreign trade item data is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of foreign trade and logistics when certain required data for a foreign trade item is missing or incomplete. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a sales order, delivery, or invoice for goods that are subject to foreign trade regulations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields related to foreign trade, such as export license numbers, customs tariff numbers, or country of origin, may not be filled in.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may lack necessary foreign trade information.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle foreign trade data for specific materials or transactions.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require additional foreign trade data that is not present.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensure that all relevant foreign trade