How To Fix EI143 - No import data exists or no import data can be maintained!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: No import data exists or no import data can be maintained!

What causes this issue?

You attempted to maintain or display import data in an MM document.
This is not possible for one of the following reasons:
In the import screen control in the purchasing document, the system is
set so that no import data can be maintained in this particular
business situation.
If you are currently in display mode, it could be that there is no
import data maintained for the current document. In this case, no
'EXNUM' has been assigned. The 'EXNUM' is a number that the system
automatically enters in the document and is related to foreign trade
data.

System Response

The system responds with a message.

How to fix this error?

For case 1,
If you are authorized to do so, you can maintain the Implementation
Guide foreign trade activity <DS:TRAN.OMGT>Control of Import Data
Screens</>.
For case 2,
Switch to change mode and maintain the necessary data on header or item
level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI143 - No import data exists or no import data can be maintained! ?

  The SAP error message EI143 ("No import data exists or no import data can be maintained") typically occurs in the context of data import processes, particularly when working with import data for materials, vendors, or other master data. This error indicates that the system cannot find any import data to process or that the data cannot be maintained for some reason.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Import Data: The most common cause is that there is no import data available in the system for the specified operation.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the import data may be incorrect, leading to no data being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the import data.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the import data from being maintained or displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Import Data: Verify that the import data exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or transaction codes that are used for importing data.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve the import data are correct. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the import data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Data Locking: Investigate if the data is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the import process. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the import process you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures.
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser to view table contents.
  SM12: To check for locks on data.
  SM21: To view system logs for any related errors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EI143 error and implement a solution to resolve it.