How To Fix EI188 - Enter a business transaction type

EI188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Enter a business transaction type

What causes this issue?

You must enter a business transaction type.

How to fix this error?

Enter a business transaction type to identify the temporary exports.

System Response

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI188 - Enter a business transaction type ?

  The SAP error message EI188, which states "Enter a business transaction type," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when processing certain types of documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific business transaction type to proceed, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a business transaction type in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The business transaction type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or enter the required transaction type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a misunderstanding of the required fields or the format in which the transaction type should be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Business Transaction Type: Ensure that you fill in the required field for the business transaction type. This is often a dropdown or a specific code that needs to be selected or entered.
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