How To Fix EI290 - Country of declaration &1 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Country of declaration &1 not available

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an entry for a declaration country that has not yet
been defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Cancel this function.
Create the required declaration country for the corresponding
declaration type on the overview screen. To do this, use the
corresponding function in the navigation bar on the left side of the
screen.
Repeat the function afterwards.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI290 - Country of declaration &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message EI290, which states "Country of declaration &1 not available," typically occurs in the context of foreign trade and customs processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the specified country of declaration is not recognized or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The country of declaration specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code provided may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to foreign trade.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Logistics Execution > Foreign Trade > Basic Functions > Countries.
  Ensure that the country of declaration is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Code:
  
  Check the country code used in the transaction. Ensure it matches the ISO standard and is correctly entered.
  You can verify the country codes in the table T005 (Countries).
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (such as vendor, customer, or material master) is correctly set up with the appropriate country of declaration.
  Check if the country is maintained in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to foreign trade and customs to ensure all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE16 (Data Browser) to check configurations and data.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as T005 (Countries), T006 (Units of Measure), and others related to foreign trade.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI290 error and ensure that the country of declaration is properly recognized in your SAP system.