How To Fix EIN211 - No configuration data existing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No configuration data existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN211 - No configuration data existing ?

  The SAP error message EIN211: No configuration data existing typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when the system cannot find any configuration data for a specific material or product. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile or the profile is not correctly set up.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured for variant configuration.
  Incomplete Master Data: The necessary master data (like characteristics, classes, or dependencies) may be incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The settings in the configuration profile or the configuration settings for the material may not be correctly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the material has a valid configuration profile assigned. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03) under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data 1" or "Basic Data" views.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Confirm that the material type is set up for variant configuration. You can check this in the material master or in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is in place, including characteristics, classes, and dependencies. You can use transaction CL02 to check the classes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material. Ensure that all dependencies and constraints are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration Data:
  
  If the configuration data is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can involve reassigning characteristics or recreating the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CL02: Display Class
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU60: Display Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration for detailed guidelines on setting up and managing configuration profiles and related master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Variant Configuration.