What is foreign trade organizational unit in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

SAP Term: foreign trade organizational unit

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: An organizational structure used by /Customs when setting up an independent /Customs processing system on a separate customs server. The foreign trade organizational unit is the same as a customs department in an enterprise. It stands for a legal unit that you use to have contact with official authorities. The foreign trade organizational units must be assigned uniquely to the SAP organizational units company codes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A foreign trade organizational unit is a component of the SAP SD-FT (Foreign Trade) module. It is used to define the organizational structure of a company’s foreign trade activities. This includes defining the legal entities, business partners, and other related information that are involved in international trade. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The foreign trade organizational unit is used to define the legal entities, business partners, and other related information that are involved in international trade. This includes setting up the organizational structure for each legal entity, defining the business partners associated with each legal entity, and setting up the necessary documents and processes for international trade. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a foreign trade organizational unit, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the legal entities, business partners, and other related information that are involved in international trade. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary documents and processes are set up correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP SD-FT (Foreign Trade) module provides additional functionality for managing international trade activities. This includes managing export/import documents, customs clearance processes, and other related activities. Additionally, there are various tools available for managing foreign trade activities such as SAP GTS (Global Trade Services).