How To Fix EI719 - Please maintain a value for the import country

EI719 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Please maintain a value for the import country

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI719 - Please maintain a value for the import country ?

  The SAP error message EI719, which states "Please maintain a value for the import country," typically occurs in the context of foreign trade and logistics when the system requires a specific country code for import transactions but does not find one. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving customs declarations, import/export processes, or when creating purchase orders for international suppliers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Import Country Code: The most common cause is that the import country field is not filled in the relevant document (e.g., purchase order, sales order, or delivery).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the foreign trade settings in SAP, which could lead to the system not recognizing the import country.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the import country during the transaction process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Import Country:
  
  Navigate to the relevant document (e.g., purchase order or sales order).
  Locate the field for the import country (often found in the