How To Fix EI222 - Entries can only be maintained when maintaining the license master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Entries can only be maintained when maintaining the license master

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to maintain customers or export control classes
assigned to an export license.

System Response

The system does not allow this.

How to fix this error?

It is only possible to maintain customers or export control classes
assigned to an export license using the maintenance transaction of the
license master.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI222 - Entries can only be maintained when maintaining the license master ?

  The SAP error message EI222, which states "Entries can only be maintained when maintaining the license master," typically occurs in the context of managing licenses within the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to make changes to license-related data in a way that is not permitted outside of the designated license master maintenance transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to maintain or modify license-related entries in a transaction or area of the system that does not allow for such changes. This is often due to:
  
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be in a transaction that does not support direct editing of license data.
  Authorization Issues: You may lack the necessary permissions to modify license entries.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to license data to specific transactions or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the appropriate transaction for maintaining