How To Fix EI236 - Legal regulation &: License type & not country-specific

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Legal regulation &: License type & not country-specific

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign countries to an export license. The license
type that belongs to these legal regulations specifies that countries
cannot be assigned.

System Response

The system does not permit this entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check this combination and, where necessary, maintain it in
Customizing if you have the authorization to do so.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI236 - Legal regulation &: License type & not country-specific ?

  The SAP error message EI236 indicates that there is an issue with the legal regulation and license type configuration in relation to country-specific requirements. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid mapping between the specified legal regulation and the license type for the country in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The legal regulation and license type may not be properly configured in the system for the specific country.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an incorrect or missing mapping between the legal regulation and the license type in the SAP system.
  Country-Specific Requirements: The legal regulation or license type may not be applicable or recognized in the specified country.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be typographical errors in the entries for legal regulation or license type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the legal regulation and license type are correctly defined for the specific country.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Verify the mapping between legal regulations and license types. This can often be found in the customizing settings for the specific module (e.g., SAP GTS for Global Trade Services).
  Ensure that the legal regulation is linked to the appropriate license type for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If there are any discrepancies or missing entries, update the configuration to include the necessary legal regulations and license types.
  Ensure that all relevant data is entered correctly without typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on legal regulations and license types for the country you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates.
  Legal Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the legal regulations applicable to your business operations in the specific country.
  License Types: Understand the different license types and their requirements to ensure compliance with local laws.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI236 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for legal regulations and license types.