How To Fix EI762 - &1 is not an EU country or the goods direction does not match import

EI762 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 762

• Message text: &1 is not an EU country or the goods direction does not match import

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI762 - &1 is not an EU country or the goods direction does not match import ?

  The SAP error message EI762 indicates that there is an issue related to the country of origin or the direction of goods in relation to EU regulations. This error typically arises in the context of customs and foreign trade processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve the European Union (EU).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Country of Origin: The error suggests that the country specified in the transaction is not recognized as an EU country. This could happen if:
  
  The country code is incorrect or misspelled.
  The country is not part of the EU.
  
  
  
  Goods Direction: The error may also indicate that the direction of the goods (import or export) does not match the expected direction based on the country of origin. For example, if you are trying to import goods from a non-EU country but the system expects an export transaction.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Country Code:
  
  Check the country code in the transaction. Ensure that it is a valid