How To Fix EI413 - No suitable incompleteness procedure defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 413

• Message text: No suitable incompleteness procedure defined

What causes this issue?

You attempted to select deliveries that are blocked to further
processing by legal controls in the system.
Prerequisites for selecting such deliveries are:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The existence of a status group that does not allow certain delivery
follow-on functions such as picking, packing or posting goods issue
A maintained incompletion procedure containing table name V50UC (in
field TVUVF-TBNAM), field name EXCTR (in field TVUVF-FDNAM) and the
status group defined above (in field TVUVF-STATG)
Assignment of this incompletion procedure to the affected delivery item
category

System Response

The system does not allow selection of these deliveries.

How to fix this error?

If you are authorized to do so, maintain the necessary data in
Customizing in the Shipping section of Logistics Execution under
<LS>Basic Shipping Functions -> Incompletion Control for Deliveries</>.
<DS:TRAN.OVA0>Define status groups</>
<DS:TRAN.OVA2>Define incompletion procedures</>
<DS:TRAN.VUP4>Assign incompletion procedures</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI413 - No suitable incompleteness procedure defined ?

  The SAP error message EI413 "No suitable incompleteness procedure defined" typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, delivery, or other document-related transactions where certain data is required but not available. This error indicates that the system cannot find an incompleteness procedure that matches the criteria for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incompleteness Procedure: The most common cause is that the relevant incompleteness procedure has not been defined for the document type or the specific transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of an incompleteness procedure for the relevant document type.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not have an incompleteness procedure assigned to it.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or material master) may not be set up correctly, which can lead to the incompleteness procedure not being triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Incompleteness Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Incompleteness Procedure.
  Check if an incompleteness procedure is defined for the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  If not, create or assign an incompleteness procedure that fits the requirements of your business process.
  
  
  
  Assign Incompleteness Procedure to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the incompleteness procedure is assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration settings.
  This can be done in the same area where you define the incompleteness procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data (customer, material, etc.) is correctly set up and that all required fields are filled in.
  Ensure that the relevant settings in the master data are aligned with the incompleteness procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Incompleteness Procedures: These are used in SAP to ensure that all necessary data is filled in before a document can be processed. They help in identifying missing information and can be configured to trigger warnings or errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), etc., where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.