Message type: E = Error
Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output
Message number: 018
Message text: Enter record layout ID
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EI018
- Enter record layout ID ?The SAP error message EI018, which states "Enter record layout ID," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or similar data import/export functionalities.
Cause: The error is triggered when the system expects a record layout ID to be specified, but it is either missing or not provided in the relevant transaction or configuration. The record layout ID is essential for the system to understand how to interpret the incoming or outgoing data structure.
Solution: To resolve the EI018 error, you can follow these steps: Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the record layout ID in the appropriate field. This ID is usually required in transactions related to data import/export. Configuration Settings: If you are working with EDI or IDoc processing, verify that the record layout ID is correctly configured in the relevant settings. This may involve checking the EDI
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