How To Fix EI271 - Maintain only one include indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the table or structure. Look for the include indicators that have been set.
  
  
  Remove Redundant Include Indicators: Ensure that only one include indicator is set for the object. If you find multiple indicators, you will need to remove the unnecessary ones. This can be done by editing the table or structure definition.
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After making the necessary changes, activate the table or structure to apply the modifications.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (ABAP Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to manage and check the definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary objects and include indicators.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance, as they may have more context on the specific configuration and customizations in your SAP environment.