How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE395 - No HS code exists for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 395

• Message text: No HS code exists for material &1 in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE395 - No HS code exists for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE395 indicates that there is no Harmonized System (HS) code assigned to a specific material in a particular plant. HS codes are used for international trade to classify products and determine tariffs and regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing HS Code: The primary cause of this error is that the material specified (denoted by &1) does not have an HS code assigned in the system for the specified plant (denoted by &2).
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been properly maintained or updated to include the HS code.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The HS code may not be assigned at the plant level, even if it exists at the general material level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign HS Code:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material.
  Navigate to the relevant view (usually the Foreign Trade or Sales view).
  Check if the HS code is assigned. If not, enter the appropriate HS code for the material in the specified plant.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  Ensure that the HS code is correctly assigned for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Compliance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct HS code, consult with your compliance or trade team to ensure that the correct classification is used.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that the HS code is correctly reflected in all relevant areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master (if you need to create a new material with an HS code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on how to classify materials and assign HS codes.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: If your organization has specific customizing settings for foreign trade, ensure that these are correctly configured to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Training: Consider training for users involved in material management and compliance to ensure they understand the importance of HS codes and how to manage them effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is properly classified for international trade.