How To Fix EI862 - Enter a commodity code/import code

EI862 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Enter a commodity code/import code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI862 - Enter a commodity code/import code ?

  The SAP error message EI862, which states "Enter a commodity code/import code," typically occurs in the context of customs and import/export processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field for the commodity code or import code has not been filled in, which is necessary for processing customs declarations or related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The commodity code or import code field is empty or not filled in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle commodity codes, or the necessary settings for customs processing may not be in place.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Required Code: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the commodity code or import code.
  Enter the appropriate code based on the goods being processed. This code is usually based