How To Fix EI498 - Note: there are already declaration data existing for the selected period

EI498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Note: there are already declaration data existing for the selected period

What causes this issue?

You want to select data in an update run although there are declaration
data that have already been manually changed or newly created for the
chosen selection parameters.
These declaration data will be lost!

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Decide on what to do with the declaration data already existing. Then
check your selection parameters, in particular the "Deletion type"
parameter. If you use the "B" characteristic, you can save manually
changed or newly created data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI498 - Note: there are already declaration data existing for the selected period ?

  The SAP error message EI498, which states "Note: there are already declaration data existing for the selected period," typically occurs in the context of tax declarations or reporting processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is already existing declaration data for the specified period, which prevents the user from creating or modifying new declaration data for that same period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Declaration Data: The primary cause of this error is that there is already declaration data recorded in the system for the period you are trying to process. This could be due to previous submissions or entries made by other users.
  Locked Period: The period may be locked for changes due to business rules or configurations in the system.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may have inadvertently selected the wrong period that already has data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data: Review the existing declaration data for the specified period. You can do this by