How To Fix EI038 - Export control class & is not maintained for legal regulation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Export control class & is not maintained for legal regulation &

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained the legal regulation/export control class
combination.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check this combination and, when necessary, maintain it in
Customizing if you are authorized to do so.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI038 - Export control class & is not maintained for legal regulation & ?

  The SAP error message EI038 indicates that there is an issue with the export control classification for a material or product in the system. Specifically, it means that the export control class is not maintained for the specified legal regulation. This can occur in scenarios where export control regulations are applicable, and the system requires specific classifications to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification: The export control class for the material or product has not been defined in the system.
  Legal Regulation Not Maintained: The specific legal regulation that applies to the material or product is not set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of export control settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Export Control Class:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the "Export Control" view).
  Ensure that the export control class is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Legal Regulations:
  
  Check if the legal regulation is defined in the system (transaction code OME1).
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it and ensure that it is linked to the appropriate export control classes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for export control in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to export control and legal regulations are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on maintaining export control settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and export control settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OME1: Maintain Legal Regulations
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to export control classifications.
  
  
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a specialist who has experience with export control compliance in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI038 error and ensure that your materials are properly classified for export control purposes.