How To Fix EI230 - Legal regulation &/license type & do not match reference data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Legal regulation &/license type & do not match reference data

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a new export license using the copy function.
Either:

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

legal regulations &V1& that you entered differ from legal regulations
&V3& in the reference permit
or license type &V2& that you entered differs from license type &V4& in
the reference permit
or both.

System Response

If the legal regulations are different, the system responds with an
error message.
If the license types are different, the system responds with a warning,
but allows you to contiue creating the license.
&NOTE&
The system creates the new license with the data you entered, meaning
that legal regulations &V1& and license type &V2& replace the data from
the reference permit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI230 - Legal regulation &/license type & do not match reference data ?

  The SAP error message EI230 indicates that there is a mismatch between the legal regulation and/or license type in your system and the reference data that is expected. This error typically arises in the context of compliance with legal regulations, such as those related to environmental, health, or safety standards, and is often encountered in industries that are heavily regulated.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The legal regulation or license type configured in the system does not match the reference data maintained in the SAP system or in external databases.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or updating records related to legal regulations or licenses.
  Changes in Regulations: Updates or changes in legal regulations that have not been reflected in the SAP system.
  Missing Reference Data: The reference data for the legal regulation or license type may not be set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Configuration: Check the configuration settings for legal regulations and license types in your SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly set up according to the latest legal requirements.
  Update Reference Data: If there have been changes in legal regulations, update the reference data in the SAP system to reflect these changes.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the entries for legal regulations and license types in the relevant documents (e.g., material master, vendor master) to ensure they are correct.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to configure legal regulations and license types properly.
  Engage with Compliance Team: If necessary, consult with your organization’s compliance or legal team to ensure that the correct legal regulations and license types are being used.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the configuration settings for legal regulations and license types, such as OX15 (for maintaining legal regulations) or OX16 (for license types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EI230 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.