How To Fix GZ569 - Invalid import procedure for company & in version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Invalid import procedure for company & in version &

What causes this issue?

You can only import data for companies with the following settings in
their master data:
Data transfer method 'U' (upload from external data entry)
Additional data transfer info 'DBase PC data entry'
The additional data transfer info is version-dependent.

System Response

No data is imported.

How to fix this error?

Use the import procedure specified for &V1& in version &V2&, or modify
it in accordance with the above information.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ569 - Invalid import procedure for company & in version & ?

  The SAP error message GZ569, which states "Invalid import procedure for company & in version &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration of the import procedure for a specific company code and version in the system. This error is often related to the configuration of the foreign trade or import/export processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The import procedure for the specified company code may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Version Issues: The version specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have an associated import procedure defined.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) may not be set up correctly for the import procedure.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required configuration or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in the area of Foreign Trade) and verify the import procedure settings for the specified company code and version.
  Ensure that the import procedure is defined and active for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check if the version specified in the error message is valid and has been properly set up in the system.
  If necessary, create or modify the version to ensure it is linked to the correct import procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the import process is correctly maintained. This includes checking the material master, vendor master, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the import procedure settings and related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring import procedures in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings), OVK1 (for import procedures), and others related to foreign trade.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GZ569, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GZ569 error in your SAP system.