How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE003 - Enter a customs profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a customs profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE003 - Enter a customs profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE003 indicates that a customs profile needs to be entered in the context of Global Trade Services (GTS) or Transportation Management (TM) within SAP. This error typically arises when a user is trying to execute a process that requires customs-related information, but the necessary customs profile has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customs Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the customs profile has not been defined or selected in the relevant transaction or document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the customs profiles in the system.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the customs profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Customs Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Look for a field labeled "Customs Profile" or similar.
  Select or enter the appropriate customs profile that corresponds to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the customs profiles are properly configured in the system. This can typically be done in the SAP GTS or TM configuration settings.
  Go to the customizing settings (SPRO) and check under the Global Trade Services or Transportation Management sections for customs profile settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select customs profiles. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up and manage customs profiles.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Customs Profiles: These profiles are used to define the customs procedures and regulations that apply to specific transactions. They can include information such as customs duties, taxes, and other compliance requirements.
  SAP GTS: Global Trade Services is a module that helps companies manage their international trade processes, including customs compliance.
  SAP TM: Transportation Management is a module that focuses on optimizing transportation processes, including the handling of customs-related activities.
  
  By ensuring that a customs profile is correctly entered and configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE003.