How To Fix EI794 - Maintain the length of the import code number in Customizing

EI794 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Maintain the length of the import code number in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The length of the import code number is not maintained in Customizing.
The system, therefore, cannot determine whether the length of the
specified import code number is correct.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the length of the import code number using the IMG activity
<DS:TRAN.VI68> Foreign Trade: Length of Commodity Code/ Import Code
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI794 - Maintain the length of the import code number in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EI794, which states "Maintain the length of the import code number in Customizing," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the configuration settings related to the import code number length in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of logistics, particularly in the areas of materials management or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The length of the import code number defined in the system does not match the expected length set in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: The import code number being used in transactions exceeds the defined length or is not formatted correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that handle import codes, they may not adhere to the defined length constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI794 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually through