How To Fix EI485 - Log of incomplete items was updated

EI485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Log of incomplete items was updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI485 - Log of incomplete items was updated ?

  The SAP error message EI485, which states "Log of incomplete items was updated," typically indicates that there are incomplete items in a transaction or process that need to be addressed. This message is often associated with processes such as sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders where certain required data is missing or incomplete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields in the transaction are not filled out completely. This could include missing customer information, material details, or other critical data.
  Incomplete Document Flow: The document may not have been fully processed, leading to incomplete items being logged.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant modules in SAP, leading to incomplete processing of transactions.
  User Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped steps in the transaction process, leading to incomplete entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Incomplete Items: Check the log of incomplete items to identify what specific data is missing. This can usually be done through transaction