How To Fix EI152 - Combination mode of transp. & - customs office & not allowed for cntry &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Combination mode of transp. & - customs office & not allowed for cntry &

What causes this issue?

You attemped to enter a combination of mode of transport &V1& and
customs office &V2& for country &V3&, which is not permissible
according to the entries in the foreign trade Implementation Guide
activity 'Valid combinations: Mode of transport - Customs office'.

System Response

Depending on the settings in the Implementation Guide for foreign
trade, the system either gives you information, a warning or an error
message, informing you that certain combinations of mode of transport
and customs office may not be used.

How to fix this error?

Enter an accepted combination of mode of transport and customs office.
&NOTE&
During document processing, you can display all permissible
combinations using the button <LS>Comb. mode of transp./cust. off.</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI152 - Combination mode of transp. & - customs office & not allowed for cntry & ?

  The SAP error message EI152 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of transportation mode and customs office for a specific country in the context of customs processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid combination of transportation mode and customs office for the specified country in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The transportation mode and customs office combination is not configured correctly in the system for the specified country.
  Missing Data: There may be missing entries in the relevant tables that link transportation modes to customs offices for the country in question.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Certain countries may have specific regulations that restrict the use of certain transportation modes with specific customs offices.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the Customizing section under Logistics or Customs).
  Verify that the transportation modes and customs offices are correctly defined for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Look for the path: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Customs > Define Transportation Modes and ensure that the transportation modes are correctly assigned to the customs offices.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the transportation modes and customs offices is complete and accurate.
  Check if there are any missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T005 for countries, T005U for customs offices).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to customs processing for the specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to customs processing and error EI152 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the error persists, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that may be influencing the behavior of transportation modes and customs offices.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP logistics and customs processes.