What is temporary refusal in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

SAP Term: temporary refusal

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: A customs status in which commodities are temporarily held at a customs station. This status can be imposed by the customs authorities, the importer, or a third party.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Temporary refusal is a feature of SAP Foreign Trade (SD-FT) that allows a company to temporarily refuse an export order. This feature is used when a company needs to delay the shipment of an export order due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a lack of raw materials or a delay in the delivery of goods. The temporary refusal feature allows the company to keep the order open until the issue is resolved and the shipment can be made. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the temporary refusal feature, the user must first select the export order in SAP Foreign Trade (SD-FT). Then, they must select the “Temporary Refusal” option from the menu. This will open a window where the user can enter details about why they are refusing the order and when they expect to be able to fulfill it. Once this information is entered, the user can save their changes and the order will be marked as temporarily refused. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the temporary refusal feature, it is important to provide as much detail as possible about why you are refusing the order and when you expect to be able to fulfill it. This will help ensure that your customers are aware of any delays and that they can plan accordingly. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all orders that have been temporarily refused so that you can follow up with customers when necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The temporary refusal feature is part of SAP Foreign Trade (SD-FT). For more information on this module, please refer to SAP’s official documentation or contact your local SAP representative.