How To Fix EI789 - Vendor declaration indicator &1 does not exist in the system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Vendor declaration indicator &1 does not exist in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI789 - Vendor declaration indicator &1 does not exist in the system. ?

  The SAP error message EI789, which states "Vendor declaration indicator &1 does not exist in the system," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific vendor declaration indicator that is referenced in a transaction or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation or processing of purchase orders, vendor master data, or during the execution of specific reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Declaration Indicator: The specified vendor declaration indicator (represented by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for vendor declaration indicators may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when referencing the vendor declaration indicator.
  Transport Issues: If the indicator was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Declaration Indicator:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Logistics or Materials Management) and check if the vendor declaration indicator exists.
  Use transaction codes like OMD1 (for maintaining vendor declaration indicators) to verify if the indicator is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Indicator:
  
  If the indicator does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry where the error occurred to ensure that the vendor declaration indicator is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the indicator was recently created or modified in a development environment, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to vendor declaration indicators for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and MK01 (Create Vendor) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor declaration indicators.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor declaration indicators that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.