How To Fix EI776 - Document &1 &2 contains no relevant items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 776

• Message text: Document &1 &2 contains no relevant items

What causes this issue?

The document you have chosen contains no relevant item data. This means
that foreign trade data cannot be displayed or maintained for any
items.

How can this happen?

Text items in a billing document are not relevant for foreign trade,
meaning that these items are not displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI776 - Document &1 &2 contains no relevant items ?

  The SAP error message EI776, which states "Document &1 &2 contains no relevant items," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when trying to display or process a document that does not have any items associated with it. This can happen in various modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Causes:
  
  Empty Document: The document you are trying to access does not contain any line items. This could be due to an error during document creation or processing.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or type you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the items in the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the relevant items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number and type to ensure you are accessing the correct document.
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is not deleted or archived. You can check the document status in the relevant transaction.
  Review Document Creation: If you have access to the document creation process, verify that the document was created correctly and that items were added.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view the document and its items. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the module you are working in.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use different transaction codes to check document details (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders, VA03 for sales orders, FB03 for financial documents).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.