How To Fix EI167 - Special treatment &: Field & never ready for input!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Special treatment &: Field & never ready for input!

What causes this issue?

You have assigned field control &V3& to &V1& - origin field &V2&.
Since &V1& is automatically determined from pricing in SD or MM
documents, this field should also be maintained in pricing. For this
reason, this field cannot be set to input ready while editing the
document. The following are valid:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

0 - hide field
1 - incompleteness check inactive
2 - incompleteness check active

System Response

The system informs you of this situation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI167 - Special treatment &: Field & never ready for input! ?

  The SAP error message EI167 "Special treatment &: Field & never ready for input!" typically occurs in the context of SAP's special treatment functionality, which is often used in the context of handling specific types of data or transactions that require special processing rules.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a specific field in the SAP system is not ready for input when it is expected to be. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured in such a way that it is not allowed to be edited or filled in under certain conditions.
  Status of the Document: The document or transaction you are working with may be in a status that does not allow changes to that field.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to input data into that field.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic (user exits, BAdIs, etc.) that prevents the field from being editable based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the field in question. Ensure that it is set to allow input under the current conditions.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document or transaction. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or create a new document.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to input data into the field. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  Debug Custom Logic: If there is custom logic involved, you may need to debug the code to identify why the field is not ready for input. This may involve working with your ABAP developers.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module you are working with for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to look into transaction codes related to the module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD, FI) to see if there are specific settings or configurations that need to be adjusted.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources where SAP professionals discuss similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.