How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE054 - Business document not customs-relevant; manual customs handling

/SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Business document not customs-relevant; manual customs handling

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE054 - Business document not customs-relevant; manual customs handling ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE054 indicates that the business document you are working with is not considered customs-relevant, which means that the system does not automatically handle customs processes for that document. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when the document does not meet certain criteria for customs processing or when the necessary configurations are not in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The business document (e.g., shipment, transport order) may not be of a type that is recognized as customs-relevant.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle customs processes for the specific document type or scenario.
  Missing Data: Required data for customs processing may be missing from the document, such as customs codes, trade agreements, or other relevant information.
  Customs Settings: The settings in the Global Trade Services (GTS) or the Transportation Management (TM) module may not be set up to recognize the document as customs-relevant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that