How To Fix EI355 - & contains only & and &

EI355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: & contains only & and &

What causes this issue?

You entered a &V1& that only contains &V2& and &V3&, which is not
allowed.

System Response

The system does not permit this entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI355 - & contains only & and & ?

  The SAP error message EI355 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration or data in the system. The message "contains only & and &" suggests that there is a problem with the data being processed, often indicating that the system is expecting certain values but is receiving only placeholders (represented by "&").
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Issues: The error may arise from incorrect or incomplete data entries in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant module or transaction, leading to the system not being able to interpret the data correctly.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like customer, vendor, or material) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling certain scenarios correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entries: Review the data being entered in the transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields