How To Fix EI404 - There is no currently set legal regulation for plant location country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: There is no currently set legal regulation for plant location country &

What causes this issue?

The system tries to determine the current legal regulations for a
country of departure.

System Response

If there are no legal regulations currently set in Customizing for this
country, the system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Maintain current legal regulations for this country in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI404 - There is no currently set legal regulation for plant location country & ?

  The SAP error message EI404 indicates that there is no currently set legal regulation for the specified plant location country. This error typically arises in the context of compliance with legal regulations, such as tax laws or other legal requirements that vary by country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have the necessary legal regulation settings configured for the specified country in the plant's location.
  Incorrect Plant Settings: The plant may not be properly set up in the system, or the country code may be incorrect.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in legal regulations or updates in the SAP system may lead to this error if the necessary updates have not been applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Go to the section related to legal regulations and ensure that the necessary regulations for the specific country are defined.
  If regulations are missing, you may need to create or update them based on the latest legal requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant master data to ensure that the country code is correctly entered.
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct company code and that all relevant data is complete.
  
  
  
  Update SAP:
  
  If there have been recent changes in legal regulations, ensure that your SAP system is updated with the latest patches or notes that may address this issue.
  Consult the SAP Notes or Knowledge Base for any specific updates related to legal regulations for your country.
  
  
  
  Consult with Legal/Compliance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the legal regulations that need to be set up, consult with your legal or compliance team to ensure that you are meeting all necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to error EI404.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding legal regulations and compliance settings for your specific industry and country.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI404 error and ensure that your SAP system is compliant with the necessary legal regulations for the specified plant location country.