How To Fix EIN216 - Item already delivered - no preference calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Item already delivered - no preference calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN216 - Item already delivered - no preference calculation ?

  The SAP error message EIN216 ("Item already delivered - no preference calculation") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when you are trying to process a delivery or a sales order that has already been delivered. This error indicates that the system cannot perform a preference calculation for the item because it has already been processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Already Delivered: The primary cause of this error is that the item in question has already been delivered, which means that the system does not allow any further changes or calculations related to preferences for that item.
  Preference Calculation: The system is trying to perform a preference calculation (which may involve determining the origin of goods, trade agreements, etc.) on an item that has already been marked as delivered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the delivery status of the item. If it has indeed been delivered, you may need to