How To Fix EI271 - Maintain only one include indicator

EI271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Maintain only one include indicator

What causes this issue?

You tried to set the "inclusion" indicator for this exclusion/inclusion
indicator to control at least two declaration types.
The system would select and declare documents marked this way for these
declaration types.

How can this happen?

Check if it is really possible for documents to exist that are relevant
for different declaration types. This means that they would, for
example, have to be declared for both INTRASTAT and EXTRASTAT.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry as necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI271 - Maintain only one include indicator ?

  The SAP error message EI271, "Maintain only one include indicator," typically occurs in the context of maintaining or configuring certain data structures, such as in the definition of a table or a structure in the ABAP Dictionary. This error indicates that there are multiple include indicators set for a particular object, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having more than one include indicator defined for a single data structure or table. In SAP, an include indicator is used to specify whether a particular structure or table can include other structures or tables. Having multiple include indicators can lead to ambiguity and conflicts in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI271 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which table or structure is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or by checking the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  Check Include Indicators: Go