How To Fix EI031 - Select one of the following declaration types 'E', 'N', or 'Z'.

EI031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Select one of the following declaration types 'E', 'N', or 'Z'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI031 - Select one of the following declaration types 'E', 'N', or 'Z'. ?

  The SAP error message EI031, which states "Select one of the following declaration types 'E', 'N', or 'Z'," typically occurs in the context of tax declarations or reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user has not selected a valid declaration type when attempting to process a tax-related transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Selection: The user did not select any declaration type when prompted.
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an invalid declaration type that is not recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the tax reporting settings in the SAP system, leading to the unavailability of the expected declaration types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI031 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Valid Declaration Type:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select one of the valid declaration types: 'E' (for example, for electronic declarations), 'N' (for normal