How To Fix EIN108 - Maintain an external license number for license &1

EIN108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIN - Foreign Trade: General Messages - Continuation

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Maintain an external license number for license &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN108 - Maintain an external license number for license &1 ?

  The SAP error message EIN108, which states "Maintain an external license number for license &1," typically occurs when the system requires an external license number for a specific license type, but this information has not been provided or is incomplete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External License Number: The external license number for the specified license type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the license management may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for an external license number.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight or error during data entry, resulting in the absence of the required information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EIN108 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access License Management:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code EINA for managing licenses).
  
  
  
  Maintain External License Number:
  
  Locate the license type indicated by &1 in the error message.
  Enter the required external license number in the appropriate field.
  Ensure that all mandatory