How To Fix EI155 - Field & is not allowed for incompleteness in area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Field & is not allowed for incompleteness in area &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to enter field name &V1& in the control for
incompleteness of the document fields in foreign trade. This field name
is not allowed for area &V2& or it does not exist.

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid field name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI155 - Field & is not allowed for incompleteness in area & ?

  The SAP error message EI155 indicates that a specific field is not allowed for incompleteness in a particular area. This error typically arises in the context of incomplete data entries in SAP, particularly when working with master data or transactional data that requires certain fields to be filled out before the document can be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The most common cause of this error is that a required field is missing or has not been filled out correctly. This can happen during data entry or when importing data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain fields are mandatory for specific processes or areas, and if these fields are not populated, the error will occur.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules set up in the system that prevent the processing of data if certain conditions are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the data entry screen or the relevant transaction to ensure that all required fields are filled out. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or highlighted in some way.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the area in question to see if there are any mandatory fields that need to be addressed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand which fields are required.
  Error Message Details: Pay attention to the details provided in the error message. It usually specifies which field is causing the issue and in which area it is occurring.
  Testing: If you are making changes to the configuration or data, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using various transaction codes (e.g., VA01 for sales orders, ME21N for purchase orders) where this error can occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the data in the relevant fields.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EI155 error and implement a solution to resolve it.