How To Fix EI136 - Country of origin: legal regulations only possible when BOM check active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Country of origin: legal regulations only possible when BOM check active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI136 - Country of origin: legal regulations only possible when BOM check active ?

  The SAP error message EI136, which states "Country of origin: legal regulations only possible when BOM check active," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a country of origin for a material, but the necessary configuration for the Bill of Materials (BOM) check is not active.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Check Not Active: The primary cause of this error is that the BOM check is not activated in the relevant configuration settings. The system requires the BOM check to be active to validate the country of origin against the legal regulations.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly to handle country of origin information.
  Legal Regulations: There may be specific legal regulations that require the country of origin to be validated, which cannot be processed without the BOM check.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate BOM Check:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for material management or production planning.
  Look for the settings related to BOM and ensure that the BOM check is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Review the material master record for the affected material (Transaction MM03).
  Ensure that the country of origin is correctly maintained in the material master.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct BOM.
  
  
  
  Review Legal Regulations:
  
  If applicable, review the legal regulations that pertain to the country of origin and ensure that they are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can do this by trying to process the same transaction that generated the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on BOM checks and country of origin settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A BOM is a comprehensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to manufacture a product. It is essential for production planning and inventory management.
  Country of Origin: This refers to the country where a product is manufactured or produced. It is often required for compliance with trade regulations and tariffs.
  Legal Regulations: Different countries have specific legal requirements regarding the declaration of the country of origin, which can affect import/export processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP configuration and materials management.