How To Fix EI035 - For legal regulation &, grouping & has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: For legal regulation &, grouping & has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained the legal regulation/grouping combination.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check this combination and maintain it in Customizing if you
have the authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI035 - For legal regulation &, grouping & has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message EI035, which states "For legal regulation &, grouping & has not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of compliance with legal regulations, particularly in the area of tax reporting or financial compliance. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for a specific legal regulation and grouping combination that is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the required legal regulation and grouping have not been set up in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The legal regulation not being defined in the system.
  The grouping not being assigned to the legal regulation.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect data entry in the transaction or master data that references the legal regulation and grouping.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI035 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for legal regulations and groupings (e.g., Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings).
  Ensure that the legal regulation and grouping you are trying to use are properly defined and maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Legal Regulation and Grouping:
  
  If the legal regulation is missing, you may need to create it.
  If the grouping is not assigned to the legal regulation, you will need to assign it.
  Make sure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master) to ensure that the correct legal regulation and grouping are assigned.
  Correct any discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the legal regulation and grouping you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBCL (for maintaining country-specific settings) or OBY6 (for maintaining legal regulations) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area.