What is process preceding changes in SAP SRD-SCM-FTM - SCM-Foreign Trade Management?

SAP Term: process preceding changes

• Component: SRD-SCM-FTM

• Component Name: SCM-Foreign Trade Management

• Description: To accept or ignore changes to one of the related documents outbound delivery or invoice that was changed before the export declaration was issued. Once the export declarion is issued, you are not allowed to process preceding changes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Process preceding changes are a feature of SAP Foreign Trade Management (FTM) that allows users to make changes to documents before they are processed. This feature allows users to make corrections or adjustments to documents before they are sent out, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Process preceding changes can be enabled in the FTM configuration settings. Once enabled, users can make changes to documents before they are processed. This includes making corrections or adjustments to documents such as invoices, shipping documents, and customs declarations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using process preceding changes, it is important to ensure that all changes are properly documented and tracked. This will help ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users have the necessary permissions to make changes to documents before they are processed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on process preceding changes in SAP FTM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.