How To Fix EI159 - Enter incompletion procedure for area & and level '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter incompletion procedure for area & and level '&'

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter an incompletion procedure for area &V1& on the
&V2& level.
This incompletion procedure is only defined for area &V3& on the &V4&
level, however.

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable incompletion procedure.
Relevant incompletion procedures are listed in the input help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI159 - Enter incompletion procedure for area & and level '&' ?

  The SAP error message EI159, which states "Enter incompletion procedure for area & and level '&'," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the incompletion procedure in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of master data maintenance, such as when creating or updating records in areas like material master, customer master, or vendor master.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incompletion Procedure: The error indicates that the system expects an incompletion procedure to be defined for a specific area and level, but it is not found. This can happen if the configuration for the incompletion procedure is incomplete or not set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The incompletion procedure may not be assigned to the relevant data area or level in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Issues: The user may not have filled in all the required fields that are mandated by the incompletion procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Incompletion Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for the specific area (e.g., Material Management, Customer/Vendor Management).
  Ensure that the incompletion procedure is defined and assigned correctly for the area and level indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Incompletion Procedure:
  
  If the incompletion procedure is missing, you may need to create or assign an incompletion procedure to the relevant area and level.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Review Required Fields:
  
  Check the fields that are required by the incompletion procedure and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in correctly.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or help files for the specific area to understand which fields are required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM01 for material creation, XD01 for customer creation, or MK01 for vendor creation, depending on the context of the error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on incompletion procedures and how to configure them.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EI159 error and implement a solution to resolve it.