How To Fix EI151 - Usage of procedure & in goods direction & for country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Usage of procedure & in goods direction & for country &

What causes this issue?

You have entered the export/import procedure &V1& in the goods
direction &V2& for country &V3&.

System Response

Depending on the settings in the Implementation Guide (IMG) for foreign
trade, the system either gives you information, a warning or an error
message, informing you that certain export/import procedures can only
be used for certain business transactions (import-inbound transport or
export-goods dispatch, for example).

How can this happen?

You either tried to maintain a procedure as an import procedure when it
is already defined in the IMG under 'Basic data for foreign trade'
exclusively as an export procedure, or vice versa.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI151 - Usage of procedure & in goods direction & for country & ?

  The SAP error message EI151 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the system regarding the usage of procedures in the context of goods movements, particularly in relation to specific countries. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, inventory management, or when dealing with customs procedures.
  Cause:
  The error message EI151 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the procedure being used for the goods movement. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The procedure for the specified goods direction (e.g., import, export) and country may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the procedure may not align with the requirements for the specific country or goods direction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement with the specified procedure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the procedure from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the procedure for the specified goods direction and country is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the materials, vendors, and customers involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are correctly set up for the relevant country and goods direction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the procedure and its requirements for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MB1A for goods movements, or MMBE for inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Custom Procedures: If your organization has custom procedures, ensure that they are correctly implemented and tested.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EI151 error in your SAP system.