How To Fix EI726 - '&2' &1 not maintained for the '&4' &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 726

• Message text: '&2' &1 not maintained for the '&4' &3

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter the &V1& "&V2&" for the &V3& "&V4&". The &V1& "
&V2&" is not maintained for the relevant goods direction or not
maintained at all for &V3& "&V4&" in the Foreign Trade Implementation
Guide (IMG) object 'Define commodity codes / import code numbers by
country'.
The following can be specified in the field <LS>Addit. information</>
of the above IMG object:
' ' - Entry valid for goods dispatch/export and inbound
transport/import
'1' - Inbound transport/import
'2' - Goods dispatch/export

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How can this happen?

You have defined the commodity code '01011990' and provided additional
information '2' in IMG (valid only for the goods direction goods
dispatch/export).
These commoditiy codes now attempt to assign an MM purchase order
(goods direction: inbound transport/import).
The system would not allow this entry, since the commodity code is only
valid for the goods direction goods dispatch/export.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI726 - '&2' &1 not maintained for the '&4' &3 ?

  The SAP error message EI726 typically indicates that a certain configuration or master data is missing in the system. The message format suggests that it is related to a specific entity (like a material, vendor, or customer) that is not properly maintained for a particular context (like a plant, company code, or sales organization).
  Cause:
  The error message EI726 '&2' &1 not maintained for the '&4' &3 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, customer master) is not maintained for the specified organizational unit (e.g., plant, sales organization).
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configuration settings in the system are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to process the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the entities involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI726 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify if the master data for the entity mentioned in the error message is maintained correctly.
  For example, if the error refers to a material, check if the material master is created for the specified plant or sales organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If the master data is missing, create or update the necessary records in the relevant transaction codes:
  
  For Material Master: Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  For Vendor Master: Use transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  For Customer Master: Use transaction code XD01 (Create Customer) or XD02 (Change Customer).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the necessary configuration settings are in place. This may involve checking the configuration in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP).
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify if the required settings are maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the master data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EI726 error in your SAP system.