How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT018 - Document & ignored for transfer to GTS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document & ignored for transfer to GTS

What causes this issue?

The system cannot transfer the document because the Intrastat-relevant
status is <LS>Error During Data Transfer for Intrastat</>. The status
was set when the system failed to transfer the document the last time
the report was run to transfer Settlement Management documents because
mandatory data such as <LS>Declaration Date</> (the posting date) was
missing in the Settlement Management document.

System Response

The system cannot transfer the document to SAP Global Trade Services
(GTS).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT018 - Document & ignored for transfer to GTS ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_INTRASTAT018: Document & ignored for transfer to GTS
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the transfer of Intrastat documents from SAP ERP to SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). It indicates that a particular document (e.g., a delivery, invoice, or customs document) has been ignored and not transferred to GTS for processing.
  Common causes include:
  
  The document does not meet the criteria for transfer to GTS (e.g., missing or incorrect data).
  The document is already transferred or flagged as irrelevant for GTS processing.
  Configuration settings in SAP ERP or GTS prevent the document from being transferred.
  Missing or incorrect partner or business transaction data required for GTS.
  The document is outside the scope of Intrastat or GTS reporting (e.g., non-intrastat relevant country or transaction).
  Technical issues such as incomplete master data or missing customizing in the integration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS_INTRASTAT018 message, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Relevance:
  
  Verify if the document is relevant for Intrastat and GTS transfer.
  Confirm that the document pertains to an EU intra-community transaction subject to Intrastat reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner, material master, and shipping point data are complete and correctly maintained.
  Check if the partner is flagged for GTS processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the integration settings between SAP ERP and GTS.
  Review the customizing for Intrastat and GTS transfer (e.g., transaction types, message control).
  Confirm that the document type is configured for transfer to GTS.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure the document is not already transferred or blocked for transfer.
  If the document was previously transferred, check for duplicates or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs and Error Details:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPSLL/INTRASTAT_LOG or /SAPSLL/INTRASTAT to analyze Intrastat processing logs.
  Check the GTS inbound queue or error logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct Data:
  
  Correct any missing or incorrect data in the document.
  Re-trigger the transfer process after corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to WS_INTRASTAT018 for patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Intrastat Reporting: Intrastat is the system for collecting statistics on the trade in goods between EU member states. SAP ERP integrates with SAP GTS to handle customs and trade compliance.
  SAP GTS Integration: Proper integration and data consistency between SAP ERP and SAP GTS are critical for smooth transfer of Intrastat documents.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPSLL/INTRASTAT – Intrastat processing in SAP ERP.
  /SAPSLL/INTRASTAT_LOG – Log for Intrastat processing.
  VL02N – Change Outbound Delivery (to check document data).
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Always check the latest SAP Notes and official SAP Help Portal for updates on Intrastat and GTS integration.
  
  
  If you provide the exact document number or additional log details, I can help you analyze the issue more specifically.