How To Fix EI757 - Maintain either & (export) or & (import) or both!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 757

• Message text: Maintain either & (export) or & (import) or both!

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a value for &V1& (export) or &V2& (import).
You must maintain at least one of these two fields so that the
conversion can take place correctly.

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a value either for &V1& (export) or for &V2& (import) or for
both.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI757 - Maintain either & (export) or & (import) or both! ?

  The SAP error message EI757, which states "Maintain either & (export) or & (import) or both!," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or interface configuration, particularly when dealing with the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or similar data exchange processes. This error indicates that the system expects either an export or import configuration to be defined, but neither or only one of them is set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the necessary configuration for either the export or import parameters is not maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Data: If the data transfer settings are incomplete or incorrectly defined, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source and target systems is not correctly defined, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like WE20 for partner profiles, WE21 for port definitions, etc.).
  Ensure that either the export or import settings are properly maintained. If both are required, ensure that both are configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Export/Import Parameters:
  
  If you are working with EDI, ensure that the necessary parameters for the outbound (export) and inbound (import) processes are set up correctly.
  This may involve defining the message types, process codes, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping between the systems to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly mapped and that there are no missing elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of the relevant module (e.g., EDI, IDoc, etc.).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error is resolved and that data can be transferred successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Ports), and WE30 (IDoc Types) for EDI configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI757 error and ensure that your export and import configurations are correctly set up.