How To Fix EIP011 - Characteristic was not maintained in the FT data of the document item.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Characteristic was not maintained in the FT data of the document item.

What causes this issue?

The system did not find characteristic &V2& in business document &V2&
item &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the characteristic &V1& in the Foreign Trade data of document
&V2& item &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP011 - Characteristic was not maintained in the FT data of the document item. ?

  The SAP error message EIP011, which states "Characteristic was not maintained in the FT data of the document item," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Workflow or when dealing with characteristics in the context of document processing, such as in the Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that is expected to be maintained for a specific document item is not filled in the relevant data. This can happen if the characteristic is not defined for the material or if it was not entered during the document creation process.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the characteristics are not properly set up for the relevant document type or item category.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the master data (e.g., material master, customer master) that are required for the document processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EIP011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Item: Review the document item that triggered the error. Ensure that all required characteristics are filled in. You can do this by navigating to the document in question and checking the item details.
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics: If the characteristic is missing, you will need to maintain it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the relevant master data (e.g., material master) and ensuring that the characteristics are defined and filled in.
  If applicable, update the document item to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the document type or item category in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all related master data is complete and accurate. This may involve checking the material master, customer master, or any other relevant data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or others depending on the context of the document.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of characteristic maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EIP011 error in your SAP system.