How To Fix EI438 - No combination of business type / procedure is maintained for country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 438

• Message text: No combination of business type / procedure is maintained for country &

What causes this issue?

You have activated the checking function for the combination of
business transaction and procedure for the Country "&V1&" and Section
"&V2&" with Checking type "&V3&".
However, for the Country "&V1&" you have not maintained the
combinations allowed for business transactions and procedures.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain the Customizing object "Define Combinations Allowed:
Business Transaction Type - Procedure" or deactivate the checking
function.
&NOTE&
If the combinations allowed for business transaction type and procedure
have not been maintained, and you activate the checking task, the
system will issue messages based on the "checking type" you have set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI438 - No combination of business type / procedure is maintained for country & ?

  The SAP error message EI438 "No combination of business type / procedure is maintained for country &" typically occurs when there is a missing configuration for a specific business type and procedure combination in the context of a country. This error is often encountered in the context of tax determination or when processing transactions that require specific country-related settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the specified business type and procedure for the given country has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Business Type/Procedure: The business type or procedure being used in the transaction may not be valid for the specified country.
  Country-Specific Settings: Some countries have specific legal requirements that necessitate particular configurations that may not be set up in your SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI438 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for tax configuration or business type settings.
  Ensure that the combination of business type and procedure for the specified country is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Business Type/Procedure:
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves:
  
  Defining the business type (e.g., domestic, foreign).
  Associating it with the correct procedure (e.g., tax procedure).
  Specifying the country in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific country and business type/procedure to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or updates related to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for maintaining tax procedures) or OBD3 (for maintaining business types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EI438 error in your SAP system.