How To Fix EI239 - No ship-to parties with this license in country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: No ship-to parties with this license in country &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a destination country &V1& a license. None of the
licensed ship-to parties are in destination country &V1&.
&USE&
The system checks the destination country and the ship-to party during
the automatic licensing process.
If the entry is left incomplete, the system can never use this
particular license for a document with the destination country &V1& and
previously-licensed ship-to parties.

System Response

The system displays a warning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI239 - No ship-to parties with this license in country & ?

  The SAP error message EI239 "No ship-to parties with this license in country &" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with export licenses and compliance checks. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid ship-to parties (customers) that are associated with the required export license for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing License Assignment: The ship-to party (customer) does not have the necessary export license assigned in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect License Configuration: The export license may not be correctly configured or may not cover the specific country in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data of the ship-to party or the license data.
  Country-Specific Regulations: The country may have specific regulations that require certain licenses for shipping, and the current setup does not meet these requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ship-to Party Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify that the ship-to party has the correct export license assigned for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Review Export License Configuration:
  
  Check the export license settings in the system (transaction code OVL1 for license types).
  Ensure that the license is valid for the country in question and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign License to Ship-to Party:
  
  If the ship-to party does not have the required license, you may need to assign it. This can typically be done in the customer master data under the relevant sales area.
  
  
  
  Consult Compliance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the licensing requirements for a specific country, consult your compliance or legal team to ensure that you are adhering to all regulations.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the ship-to party and the export license. This may involve checking for duplicate entries or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on managing export licenses and compliance checks.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD03, OVL1, and others related to customer and license management.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and modify customer and license data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.