How To Fix IDFI164 - Negative Import is Not Possible for Country &, Category & ,Subcategory &.

IDFI164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Negative Import is Not Possible for Country &, Category & ,Subcategory &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI164 - Negative Import is Not Possible for Country &, Category & ,Subcategory &. ?

  The SAP error message IDFI164 "Negative Import is Not Possible for Country &, Category &, Subcategory &" typically occurs in the context of foreign trade and customs management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a negative import transaction for a specific country, category, and subcategory, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Import Restrictions: Certain countries or categories may have regulations that prohibit negative import transactions. This could be due to legal restrictions or specific trade agreements.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system for foreign trade may not allow negative imports for the specified country or category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an error in the data entry, such as incorrect categorization of the goods or incorrect country codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Regulations: Check the trade regulations for the specific country and category to confirm whether negative imports are allowed. If they are not allowed, you