How To Fix EI006 - & & and & & are not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: & & and & & are not maintained

What causes this issue?

The current &V3& &V4& is not permitted in combination with the &V1&
&V2&.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>region of origin</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'regions of origin'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

<ds:TRAN.OVK2>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI006 - & & and & & are not maintained ?

  The SAP error message EI006 typically indicates that certain required entries or configurations are not maintained in the system. This error often arises in the context of integration scenarios, such as when working with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other data exchange processes.
  Cause:
  The error message "EI006 & & and & & are not maintained" usually means that specific configuration settings or master data entries are missing. The placeholders (& &) represent the specific elements (like partner profiles, message types, or other identifiers) that are not properly set up in the system.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing Partner Profiles: The partner profile for the trading partner may not be defined.
  Missing Message Types: The message type required for the transaction is not maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant process (like EDI, IDoc, etc.) are incomplete or incorrect.
  Master Data Issues: Required master data (like customer or vendor records) may not be maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 to check the partner profiles.
  Ensure that the relevant partner profiles are created and correctly configured for the trading partner involved.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Types:
  
  Use transaction code WE81 to check the message types.
  Ensure that the necessary message types are defined and linked to the appropriate partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in transaction codes like WE30 (IDoc types) and WE31 (IDoc segments) to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the specific process (like EDI) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all required master data (customers, vendors, etc.) is maintained in the system.
  Ensure that the relevant data is correctly linked to the partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error is resolved and that the process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20, WE81, WE30, and WE31 for managing EDI configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the EI006 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EI006 error in your SAP system.