How To Fix EIN510 - Legal regulation and license type were not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 510

• Message text: Legal regulation and license type were not found

What causes this issue?

Neither a legal regulation nor a license type have been assigned to
output type &V1& in Customizing to control the printing of foreign
trade documents.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check first whether a Customizing entry has been created for the output
type &V1& in the print control for foreign trade documents. If
necessary, include an output type entry. Assign this entry to a
preliminary document with the corresponding classification. Afterwards,
maintain the legal regulation and the license type in the print
(output) control for foreign trade documents.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN510 - Legal regulation and license type were not found ?

  The SAP error message EIN510, which states "Legal regulation and license type were not found," typically occurs in the context of compliance with legal regulations and licensing requirements in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Environmental Compliance, Product Compliance, or similar areas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the legal regulation or license type that is being referenced in a transaction or process.
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the user is trying to enter data related to a legal regulation or license type that does not exist in the system, this error will be triggered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system and the legal regulations or license types were not properly transferred or configured, this error may occur.
  Versioning Issues: Sometimes, the legal regulations or license types may have been updated or changed, and the system is still referencing an outdated version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the legal regulations and license types are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary entries exist in the relevant tables (e.g., T_EINR, T_EINL) for the legal regulations and license types.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data being entered in the transaction. Ensure that the legal regulation and license type being referenced are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Entries:
  
  If the required legal regulation or license type does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the legal regulation and its associated license types in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes these errors can be resolved through system updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or configuring legal regulations and license types (e.g., OI_EINR for legal regulations).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EIN510 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EIN510 error and implement a solution to resolve it.