Schedule B Import/Export USA-Canada

[selaskst01]

Hello, we have a scenario where we need to support the sending of an export invoice to a broker. Part of this requirement is to send the classification codes for both USA/Canada.

Because the codes are not necessarily 1 to 1 match. So, using the table T604U is not an option.

What are proposing is:

• Creation of a virtual plant based off the destination plant (Canada) - no storage location
• Trade classification software (cloud) will classify product for Canada
• SAP codes for Canada will be sent to SAP to update the plant
• User exit will update delivery with the export code using the virtual plant
• Export invoice (custom) will send both codes in IDOC

Asking for input. We believe this is the best method since we do not want to have "Z" tables to support this. And GTS is not an option. So, I would like to have feedback on this approach.

Regards.....

[pecas777]

Hi. I agree with Dean's comment. is GTS not an option because you don't have GTS? Are you trying to resolve with SAP F/T functionality?

If using GTS, you can create a new Number Scheme for Canada, load Canadian content (or maintain yourself). You can still use your trade classification software and create an interface from that tool to GTS to assign the CA code to the product master. You can force the CA code to be assigned for 100% of classifications. Or you can make it be relevant only when the populated field is present.

If you're printing your invoice out of ECC rather than GTS, then create a FM to fetch and retrieve the CA and US codes. Many companies choosing to print out of ECC do this today. I think we can help with a few more options, once we understand a little more about why GTS can't be part of the solution.

Thanks,
Jessica

[selaskst01]

Clarification. We don't have GTS. It's not on the radar.

[former_member215181]

Hi Steve,

Not wanting to be unhelpful, but...

This community is intended to help people to use GTS, whereas you seem to want help in NOT using GTS. As you can tell, the folks here (self included) rather like GTS, so I wonder if perhaps you are posting in the wrong place? Perhaps you would get more positive assistance in the SD area, where I guess the Foreign Trade functionality is still used and discussed?

Regards,
Dave

[selaskst01]

Totally, understand. My apologies for the confusion.

[dean_hinson2]

Hello Steve,

Why is GTS not an option? If you produce a US 'Customs' Invoice in GTS, then you can definitely add the Canadian Import Classification. It's just form development.

If you are adamant about not using GTS, then just like in GTS, you can print the Canadian Import Classification on your Commercial Invoice. That is, as long as you have transferred the classification via the RETRANSFER program in GTS. Again, just form development.

I think you are making it more complicated that it needs to be.

Regards, Dean.

[selaskst01]

We do not have GTS. We just have SAP ECC Foreign Trade. So, it is more complicated.

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