How To Fix /SAPSLL/CORE_CUS004 - Sales Document Type &1 is not active for Trade Compliance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CORE_CUS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Sales Document Type &1 is not active for Trade Compliance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CUS004 - Sales Document Type &1 is not active for Trade Compliance ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CUS004 indicates that a specific sales document type (denoted by &1) is not active for Trade Compliance in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or when using SAP's trade compliance functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Sales Document Type: The sales document type you are trying to use is not configured to be active for trade compliance checks.
  Configuration Issues: The necessary settings in the SAP GTS or the relevant customizing settings in the SAP ERP system may not be properly configured.
  Missing Assignments: The sales document type may not be assigned to the relevant trade compliance settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Sales and Distribution -> Sales Document -> Define Sales Document Types
  
  Check if the sales document type in question is listed and ensure that it is active for trade compliance.
  
  
  
  Activate Trade Compliance for the Document Type:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the sales document type is marked as active for trade compliance checks.
  You may need to set specific flags or options that enable trade compliance checks for that document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to Trade Compliance:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type is assigned to the relevant trade compliance settings in GTS.
  This may involve checking the settings in GTS under the relevant configuration for sales documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to trade compliance and sales document types for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales document creation process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  GTS Documentation: Review the official SAP GTS documentation for detailed information on configuring trade compliance settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or GTS support team for further assistance.