How To Fix EIN221 - Country of origin can only be changed in all purchasing info records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Country of origin can only be changed in all purchasing info records

What causes this issue?

The data displayed in the change view is dependent upon the purchasing
info record. The country of origin is kept in the purchasing info
record. Therefore, the country of origin cannot be changed
individually.
If you save data in the change view, the country of origin will be
overwritten with the value you enter on the selection screen in
<ZH>every</> purchasing info record that allows itself to be uniquely
assigned from the data records displayed. If you do not make an entry
on the selection criteria screen, the system will not change the
purchasing info records.
If you enter a default for the country of origin and leave the change
view without saving, the countries of origin displayed may not be the
same as those in the purchasing info records. You can check this by
reexecuting the function without entering a default for the country of
origin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN221 - Country of origin can only be changed in all purchasing info records ?

  The SAP error message EIN221 indicates that there is an issue with changing the country of origin in purchasing info records. This error typically arises when you attempt to modify the country of origin for a specific purchasing info record without adhering to the system's requirements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the country of origin can only be changed in all purchasing info records at once, rather than on an individual record basis. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and consistency across related records.
  Solution:
  To resolve the EIN221 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Change the Country of Origin in All Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  Instead of changing the country of origin for a single record, you should select the option to change it for all relevant purchasing info records associated with the material and vendor.
  You can do this by using the "Collective Processing" feature or by selecting multiple records in the purchasing info record overview.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction ME11:
  
  If you need to create or modify the country of origin for multiple records, you can use transaction ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to set the country of origin for all records at once.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or restrictions that might prevent the change. For example, check if there are any active purchase orders or contracts that reference the info record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that might affect the ability to change the country of origin.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME1M: Purchasing Info Records by Material
  ME1L: Purchasing Info Records by Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EIN221 error and successfully change the country of origin in your purchasing info records.