How To Fix EI658 - Select at least one organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Select at least one organizational unit

What causes this issue?

Select at least one organizational unit.

System Response

The system responds with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one organizational unit. If you enter multiple
organizational units, please note that they must all be located in the
same country.
A unique country entry guarantees that the document status will be
displayed correctly.
This is only possible if you maintain the following objects for the
respective country (importing country in 'Import Monitoring' or
exporting country in 'Export Monitoring'):

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

<DS:TRAN.VI29>Foreign Trade: Incompletion Procedures for Document
Data</>
<DS:TRAN.VI49>Foreign Trade Data - Control System Response</>
At this point, make sure that the indicator <LS>Save incompletion
log</> is also selected.
Not setting the indicator could lead to a discrepancy between the
status in the document itself and that in the list.
This detour around incompletion was chosen for performance reasons.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI658 - Select at least one organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message EI658, which states "Select at least one organizational unit," typically occurs in scenarios where a user is required to select an organizational unit (such as a company code, plant, or cost center) but has not done so. This error is common in various SAP modules, including SAP Controlling (CO) and SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any organizational unit in the relevant selection screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires an organizational unit to be selected, but the user interface does not enforce this requirement properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Organizational Unit: Ensure that you select at least one organizational unit from the available options in the selection screen before executing the transaction.
  Check Configuration: If you are a system administrator, review the configuration settings to ensure that the selection criteria are correctly set up and that the organizational units are available for selection.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the organizational units. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., KSB1 for cost center reports, FBL1N for vendor line items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the selection screens and understand the importance of selecting organizational units.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.