How To Fix VF074 - Foreign trade data incomplete for item &1.

VF074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Foreign trade data incomplete for item &1.

What causes this issue?

The foreign trade data in item <(>&<)>V1 are incomplete.
This means that the document cannot be transferred to accounting (FI).

System Response

The system issues a message.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the incomplete foreign trade data. Then you can transfer the
billing document to accounting (FI).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF074 - Foreign trade data incomplete for item &1. ?

  The SAP error message VF074, which states "Foreign trade data incomplete for item &1," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there are missing or incomplete foreign trade data for a specific item in a sales document. This error is particularly relevant for companies that engage in international trade and need to comply with customs and export regulations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Foreign Trade Data: The item in question may not have the necessary foreign trade data maintained in the material master or sales document.
  Incomplete Export Information: Required fields for export processing, such as export license, country of origin, or customs tariff number, may not be filled out.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle foreign trade data for the specific item or sales area.
  Missing Partner Functions: The relevant partner functions (like exporter or consignee) may not be defined