How To Fix CRM_BILLING022 - Letter of credit is required but item is not relevant for foreign trade

CRM_BILLING022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLING - Messages for Billing Set

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Letter of credit is required but item is not relevant for foreign trade

What causes this issue?

A letter of credit is required but the item is not relevant for foreign
trade (SAP Global Trade Services).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the indicator showing that a letter of credit is required, or
use an item with a different item category.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLING022 - Letter of credit is required but item is not relevant for foreign trade ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLING022 indicates that a letter of credit is required for a transaction, but the specific item in question is not marked as relevant for foreign trade. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects certain items to be associated with foreign trade regulations, such as when dealing with international sales or exports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Configuration: The item in the sales order or billing document is not configured to be relevant for foreign trade. This could be due to missing settings in the material master or sales document type.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be set up to handle foreign trade transactions properly.
  Missing Foreign Trade Data: The necessary foreign trade data (like export license, customs information, etc.) may not be maintained for the item.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may require a letter of credit for certain transactions, but the item does