What is legal unit in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

SAP Term: legal unit

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: The legal customs division of a foreign trade organizational unit into different groups, such as warehousing and production units, branch offices, sub-offices or external offices of a company.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A legal unit is a term used in SAP Foreign Trade (SD-FT) to refer to a company or organization that is legally responsible for the activities of its branches, subsidiaries, and other related entities. It is the highest level of organization in the SD-FT module and is used to define the scope of foreign trade activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The legal unit is used to define the scope of foreign trade activities in SAP Foreign Trade. It is used to assign organizational units, such as branches, subsidiaries, and other related entities, to a specific legal unit. This allows for the tracking of foreign trade activities across multiple organizations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a legal unit in SAP Foreign Trade, it is important to ensure that all related organizations are assigned to the correct legal unit. This will ensure that all foreign trade activities are tracked accurately and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a legal unit in SAP Foreign Trade, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.