How To Fix EI371 - The &1 '&2' was maintained as &3 in entry '&4'

EI371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 371

• Message text: The &1 '&2' was maintained as &3 in entry '&4'

What causes this issue?

You attempted to maintain the character string "&V2&" as if it were
"&V1&".
However, this character string already exists as "&V3&" for the
combination "&V4&".

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI371 - The &1 '&2' was maintained as &3 in entry '&4' ?

  The SAP error message EI371 typically indicates an issue related to the maintenance of a specific entry in the system. The message format suggests that it is related to a configuration or data entry that has been set up incorrectly or is inconsistent with the expected values.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EI371 is triggered when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data maintained for a specific object or entry. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: The type of object (e.g., material, vendor, etc.)
  &2: The name or identifier of the object
  &3: The value that was maintained (e.g., a status, category, etc.)
  &4: The specific entry or context in which the issue occurred.
  
  This error can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Changes in the underlying data model that have not been reflected in the configuration.
  Missing or incomplete data that is required for the operation being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI371