How To Fix EI164 - Region of origin (field &) only possible with country of origin (field &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Region of origin (field &) only possible with country of origin (field &)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to include the region of origin (origin field &V1&) in
the incompletion procedure.
The country of origin (origin field &V2&) must first be maintained in
the incompletion procedure before you can add a region of origin.
It could be that:
you have not yet maintained the country of origin (origin field &V2&)
field control has been set to show region of origin (origin field &V1&)
but hide country of origin (origin field &V2&)
field control has been set to show country of origin (origin field
&V2&) but hide region of origin (origin &V1&)

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI164 - Region of origin (field &) only possible with country of origin (field &) ?

  The SAP error message EI164 indicates that there is a mismatch between the region of origin and the country of origin in your data entry. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics, customs, or material management processes where both the region and country of origin are required for compliance and reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The region of origin specified does not correspond to the country of origin provided.
  The system expects a specific region to be associated with a particular country, and the entered values do not match the predefined relationships in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Entry:
  
  Verify the values entered for both the region of origin and the country of origin. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to each other.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP for the relationship between regions and countries. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Logistics or Foreign Trade.
  Ensure that the region of origin is valid for the specified country of origin.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the region or country of origin is part of a master data record (like a vendor or material master), ensure that the master data is updated with the correct values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the valid combinations of regions and countries.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Customs Compliance: This error is particularly relevant in contexts where customs compliance is critical, such as international trade and logistics.
  SAP Modules: This error may be encountered in modules like SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), or SAP GTS (Global Trade Services).
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like ME21N for purchase orders or VA01 for sales orders) to check the entries that triggered the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the EI164 error in SAP.