Message type: E = Error
Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output
Message number: 255
Message text: Entry of goods direction only possible for aggregation criteria
You have maintained the direction of goods for the aggregation, but you
have not marked the declaration characteristic as aggregation
criterion.
The system does not permit this entry.
Correct your entry.
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EI255
- Entry of goods direction only possible for aggregation criteria ?The SAP error message EI255 ("Entry of goods direction only possible for aggregation criteria") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way goods movements are being processed, particularly in relation to the aggregation criteria set in the system.
Cause: Aggregation Criteria Not Met: The error usually arises when the goods movement does not meet the required aggregation criteria. This can happen if the system expects certain parameters (like material, plant, storage location, etc.) to be aggregated but they are not aligned in the transaction.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how goods movements should be processed. If these settings are not correctly defined, it can lead to this error. Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the goods movement correctly.
Solution: Check
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