How To Fix EI659 - Not all organizational units are in the same country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Not all organizational units are in the same country

What causes this issue?

You have selected organizational units that are located in different
countries.

How to fix this error?

Select only organizational units that are in the same country.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI659 - Not all organizational units are in the same country ?

  The SAP error message EI659, which states "Not all organizational units are in the same country," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the country assignments of different organizational units involved in a transaction or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a sales order, purchase order, or during the configuration of organizational structures.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Different Country Assignments: The organizational units (like plants, sales organizations, or company codes) involved in the transaction are assigned to different countries in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure, where units that should be linked are not properly set up to reflect the same country.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the involved organizational units may not be consistent, leading to discrepancies in country assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI659 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Units:
  
  Identify the organizational units involved in the transaction that triggered the error.
  Verify the country assignments for each unit in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check the settings for the relevant organizational units (e.g., company codes, plants, sales organizations).
  Ensure that all units involved in the transaction are assigned to the same country.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the organizational units. Make sure that the country field is correctly filled out for each unit.
  If necessary, update the master data to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the organizational units you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), MM01 (for material master), or VD01 (for customer master) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to organizational units and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area of SAP.