How To Fix EI265 - Combination goods number & - special unit of measure & not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Combination goods number & - special unit of measure & not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI265 - Combination goods number & - special unit of measure & not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EI265, which states "Combination goods number & - special unit of measure & not permitted," typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are defined as combination goods or when dealing with special units of measure in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Combination Goods Configuration: The error often arises when there is an attempt to use a combination goods number with a special unit of measure that is not allowed or not configured correctly in the system.
  Unit of Measure Settings: The special unit of measure may not be defined for the combination goods in the material master or may not be compatible with the combination goods settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records related to the combination goods or the special unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the combination goods and verify the settings for the special unit of measure.
  Ensure that the special unit of measure is defined and allowed for the combination goods.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system. Ensure that the special unit of measure is correctly set up in the relevant configuration tables (e.g., T006 for units of measure).
  If necessary, add or modify the unit of measure settings to allow the combination goods to use the special unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to combination goods and special units of measure to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the combination goods with the special unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify material master data or MM03 (Display Material) to review settings.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for units of measure can typically be found under the following path in the SAP IMG: 
  
  Logistics -> Material Management -> Basic Settings -> Units of Measure.
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EI265 error and implement a solution to resolve it.