How To Fix EI158 - For country &, no combin. of mode of transp. / customs office maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: For country &, no combin. of mode of transp. / customs office maintained

What causes this issue?

You have activated the combination check of the mode of transport and
customs office for country &V1& and the area &V2& with the check type
&V3&.
You have not yet maintained a valid combination of mode of transport
and customs office for country &V1&, however.

System Response

The system responds with a warning.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain your entries in activity 'Foreign trade: Valid
combinations: Mode of transport - Customs office' in the Implementation
Guide or deactivate the mode of transport and customs office
combination check.
&NOTE&
If you have not yet maintained any valid combinations of mode of
transport and customs office for a country but have still activated the
check, the system responds with messages that correspond to the
activated check type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI158 - For country &, no combin. of mode of transp. / customs office maintained ?

  The SAP error message EI158 indicates that there is no combination of mode of transport and customs office maintained for a specific country in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of customs-related transactions, such as when trying to create or process a shipment or export declaration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the combination of the mode of transport and customs office for the specified country has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data entered for the mode of transport or customs office, leading to a mismatch.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Certain countries may have specific requirements for customs processing that have not been configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Go to Logistics > Logistics Execution > Customs > Define Mode of Transport.
  Ensure that the mode of transport is defined for the relevant country.
  Go to Logistics > Logistics Execution > Customs > Define Customs Office.
  Ensure that the customs office is correctly defined and linked to the mode of transport for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Combinations:
  
  In the same IMG area, look for the option to maintain combinations of mode of transport and customs office.
  Ensure that the required combinations are maintained for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Verify that the data entered in the transaction is correct. Check for typos or incorrect codes for the mode of transport or customs office.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any country-specific customs regulations that may require additional configurations or settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for accessing the IMG, or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for customs and transport data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customs and transport settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists 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.