What is 'import contract number' in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

import contract number - Overview

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: Number that uniquely identifies an import contract concluded during processing trade.

import contract number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Import contract number is a unique identifier assigned to an import contract in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). It is used to track the progress of the import contract and to ensure that all the necessary documents are in place. The import contract number is also used to generate reports and to monitor the status of the import contract. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The import contract number is generated when an import contract is created in SAP GTS. It can be found in the header of the import contract document. The import contract number can also be used to search for an existing import contract in SAP GTS. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the import contract number as it can be used to quickly access information about the import contract. It is also important to ensure that all documents related to the import contract are correctly linked to the import contract number. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The import contract number is closely related to other documents such as the bill of lading, invoice, and packing list. All these documents must be linked to the same import contract number in order for SAP GTS to accurately track and report on the progress of the import contract.