How To Fix EIP044 - The country of origin &1 has been copied from the dispatch country.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The country of origin &1 has been copied from the dispatch country.

What causes this issue?

According to legal regulations, you have to enter the dispatch country
as country of origin when importing goods of German origin. If the
country of origin is unknown, enter the dispatch country instead. In
this case, the system copied the dispatch country with country key &V1&
.

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 EIP044 - The country of origin &1 has been copied from the dispatch country. ?

  The SAP error message EIP044 indicates that there is an issue with the country of origin in relation to the dispatch country during the processing of a document, such as a sales order or delivery. This error typically arises when the system attempts to copy the country of origin from the dispatch country, but there is a mismatch or an issue with the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The country of origin may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the country of origin is not defined for the material or if there are inconsistencies in the master data.
  Missing Data: The country of origin might not be maintained in the material master or in the relevant master data records.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the dispatch country and the country of origin, leading to the system not being able to copy the information correctly.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP system for copying the country of origin from the dispatch country may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the country of origin is correctly maintained in the material master record. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the country of origin and dispatch country. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant logistics area (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Maintain Country of Origin: If the country of origin is missing, you may need to maintain it in the material master or in the relevant document (e.g., sales order).
  Check Customizing Settings: Ensure that the customizing settings for copying the country of origin from the dispatch country are correctly configured. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material master and related data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) for further assistance.