How To Fix EI436 - Maintain the relevant commodity codes in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Maintain the relevant commodity codes in Customizing

What causes this issue?

None of the commodity codes relevant for the declaration of foreign
trade pertaining to mineral oil products have been maintained in
Customizing.

How to fix this error?

To be able to create the declaration, you first need to maintain the
relevant commodity codes in Customizing. You can find the corresponding
table in Customizing under <ZK>Sales and Distribution</> -> <ZK>Foreign
Trade/Customs</>-> <ZK>Basic Data for Foreign Trade </>-> <ZK>Define
Commodity Codes/Import Code Numbers By Country</>

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI436 - Maintain the relevant commodity codes in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EI436, which states "Maintain the relevant commodity codes in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of foreign trade and customs management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires specific commodity codes to be defined in the customizing settings, but they are either missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commodity Codes: The relevant commodity codes for the materials or products being processed are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for commodity codes in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials or products that require commodity codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI436 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Foreign Trade Settings:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics -> Foreign Trade/Customs -> Basic Functions -> Commodity Codes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Commodity Codes:
  
  Check if the relevant commodity codes are defined. If not, you will need to create or maintain them.
  Ensure that the commodity codes are correctly assigned to the relevant materials or products.
  
  
  
  Assign Commodity Codes to Materials:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM02 or MM03) and ensure that the commodity code is assigned to the relevant materials in the foreign trade view.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If you have recently updated your system or made changes to the configuration, ensure that all necessary updates have been applied.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to foreign trade and customs management for more detailed instructions on maintaining commodity codes.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in foreign trade and customs in SAP.