How To Fix /SPE/VL108 - Foreign trade document &1 of inbound delivery &2 could not be updated

/SPE/VL108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Foreign trade document &1 of inbound delivery &2 could not be updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL108 - Foreign trade document &1 of inbound delivery &2 could not be updated ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL108 indicates that there is an issue with updating the foreign trade document associated with an inbound delivery. This error typically arises in the context of foreign trade and logistics processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with customs and export/import documentation.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields in the foreign trade document may be missing or not filled out correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the foreign trade settings or in the inbound delivery process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the foreign trade document.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database.
  Document Status: The status of the inbound delivery or the foreign trade document may not allow for updates (e.g., it may be locked or in a completed state).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the