How To Fix EIP042 - You must declare this characteristic only for goods of foreign origin.

EIP042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: You must declare this characteristic only for goods of foreign origin.

What causes this issue?

According to legal regulations, you only have to declare characteristic
&V1& if the goods originate from abroad.
In this case, goods of domestic origin have already been transported.

System Response

The system informs you of this.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP042 - You must declare this characteristic only for goods of foreign origin. ?

  The SAP error message EIP042, which states "You must declare this characteristic only for goods of foreign origin," typically occurs in the context of foreign trade and customs management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific characteristic or attribute has been incorrectly assigned to goods that are not classified as foreign origin.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Classification: The material in question may not be classified correctly in the system. If the material is not marked as foreign origin, but a characteristic that is only applicable to foreign goods is being declared, this error will occur.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as incorrect settings in the foreign trade data or missing information regarding the origin of the goods.
  Customs Declaration Settings: The settings in the customs declaration process may not align with the characteristics being declared for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material