What is declaration type in SAP SRD-SCM-FTM - SCM-Foreign Trade Management?

SAP Term: declaration type

• Component: SRD-SCM-FTM

• Component Name: SCM-Foreign Trade Management

• Description: A type of export declaration used for submission to the customs authorities. Examples for the export declaration type are complete declaration, incomplete export declaration, and supplementary export declaration.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Declaration type is a feature of SAP Foreign Trade Management (FTM) that allows users to define the type of customs declaration that is required for a particular shipment. This includes the type of goods being shipped, the country of origin, and the destination country. The declaration type also determines the documents that must be submitted to customs authorities in order to complete the shipment.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use declaration type, users must first define the types of declarations they need in their system. This can be done by navigating to the “Declaration Types” tab in FTM and selecting “Create”. From there, users can enter the details of the declaration type, such as the type of goods being shipped, the country of origin, and the destination country. Once this is done, users can assign this declaration type to shipments as needed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all necessary documents are included with each shipment in order for it to be successfully processed by customs authorities. To make sure all documents are included, users should double-check that all required documents are listed in the “Documents” tab for each declaration type.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Foreign Trade Management and how to use declaration types, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.