How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT020 - Simulation; skip transfer of document &1,item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Simulation; skip transfer of document &1,item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT020 - Simulation; skip transfer of document &1,item &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_INTRASTAT020 Simulation; skip transfer of document &1, item &2
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the Intrastat data simulation or transfer process. It indicates that the system is skipping the transfer of a particular document and item for Intrastat reporting because the document/item does not meet the criteria for Intrastat reporting or is flagged to be excluded.
  Common causes include:
  
  The document/item is not relevant for Intrastat reporting (e.g., non-intrastat relevant country, transaction type, or missing required data).
  The document/item is marked as a simulation or test document.
  The document/item does not have the necessary Intrastat fields filled (e.g., missing commodity code, statistical value, or transport mode).
  The document/item is excluded by user-defined filters or customizing settings in the Intrastat configuration.
  The document/item is already transferred or flagged to be skipped.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Intrastat Configuration:
  
  Verify the country settings and ensure the document's country is subject to Intrastat reporting.
  Check the customizing for Intrastat (transaction WEIS or S_ALR_87012103)