How To Fix 88300 - Maintain declaration key

88300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Maintain declaration key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88300 - Maintain declaration key ?

  The SAP error message 88300, which states "Maintain declaration key," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with foreign trade or customs declarations. This error indicates that a required declaration key has not been maintained in the system, which is necessary for processing customs-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Declaration Key: The declaration key that is required for the specific transaction or document has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for foreign trade or customs processing may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary declaration key.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate declaration key.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain Declaration Key:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO