How To Fix EI137 - BOM check active; maintain legal regulations for country of origin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: BOM check active; maintain legal regulations for country of origin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI137 - BOM check active; maintain legal regulations for country of origin ?

  The SAP error message EI137 indicates that there is an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) check, specifically concerning the legal regulations for the country of origin. This error typically arises when the system is configured to enforce compliance with legal requirements regarding the origin of materials, and the necessary data is not maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country of Origin Data: The materials in the BOM may not have the required country of origin information maintained in the material master.
  Legal Regulations Not Configured: The system may not have the legal regulations set up for the specific country, or the regulations may not be properly linked to the materials.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may be configured to require country of origin checks, but the necessary data is incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the components in the BOM.
  Ensure that the "Country of Origin" field is filled out correctly. This can usually be found in the "Basic Data" or "Foreign Trade" views of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Review the BOM settings to ensure that the country of origin check is configured correctly.
  If necessary, adjust the BOM settings to either include the required data or to disable the check if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Legal Regulations Setup:
  
  Ensure that the legal regulations for the country of origin are properly maintained in the system.
  This may involve checking the configuration in the SAP system for compliance with local laws and regulations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on maintaining country of origin data and configuring BOM checks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the BOM check again to ensure that the error message EI137 no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CS02 (Change BOM), or OMC1 (Maintain Legal Regulations) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data and BOM configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI137 error and ensure compliance with the legal regulations for the country of origin in your SAP system.