Implementing and Configuring SAP Global Trade Services

1. Introduction to Global Trade Services 11
1.1 Overview of SAP Global Trade Services 11
1.2 SAP Global Trade Services Modules 12
1.2.1 Compliance Management 13
1.2.2 Customs Management 16
1.2.3 Risk Management 19
1.3 Global Trade Trends and SAP GTS 20
1.3.1 Regulatory Trends 21
1.3.2 Globalization of the Supply Chain Trend 22
1.4 SAP R/3 Foreign Trade and GTS 22
1.4.1 Improvements in GTS 23
1.4.2 Migration Path 25
1.5 Introduction to the GTS User Interface and Implementation Guide 26
1.5.1 GTS User Interface 27
1.5.2 Implementation Guide 29
1.6 Implementing SAP GTS with ASAP methodology 30
1.6.1 Project Preparation 30
1.6.2 Business Blueprint and Realization 31
1.6.3 Realization Phase 31
1.6.4 Final Preparation 31
1.6.5 Go Live and Support 31
1.7 Conclusion 32

2. Implementing GTS with an R/3 Back-End System...33
2.1 Setting Up System Communication in the R/3 Back End 33
2.2 Setting up System Communication in GTS for a R/3 Back End 38
2.3 GTS Organizational Structure 39
2.3.1 Foreign Trade Organization 39
2.3.2 Legal Units 41
2.4 Legal Regulations 43
2.4.1 Deadline Types 45
2.4.2 Country Groups 45
2.4.3 Determination Procedures for Legal Regulations 46
2.4.4 Activation of Legal Regulations 47
2.5 Additional Requirements 48
2.5.1 Maintain System Time Zone 48
2.5.2 Maintain Number Ranges 48
2.5.3 External Country Codes 49
2.6 Conclusion 50

3. Compliance Management—Part I...51
3.1 Document Structure in GTS 52
3.1.1 Customs Document Type 53
3.1.2 Customs Item Category 57
3.1.3 Partner Functions 58
3.1.4 Partner Function Groups 59
3.2 Sanctioned Party List Screening 62
3.2.1 Data Providers for Sanctioned Party Lists 62
3.2.2 Configuring SPL Screening in GTS 63
3.3 Conclusion 83

4. Compliance Management—Part II ...85
4.1 Embargo Check 85
4.1.1 Configuring Embargo Check Service 85
4.1.2 Monitoring Embargo Check 88
4.2 License Determination 91
4.2.1 License Determination Process Flow 92
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Jitendra Singh has been a functional analyst in the SAP Sales and Distribution area for eight years. Currently, is leading an SAP GTS implementation at Texas Instruments Inc. Jitendra represents Texas Instruments at the ASUG GTS influence council and has written papers and conference materials on GTS. He is the Program Chair of the ASUG SAP GTS special interest group and presents at and organizes bi-monthly webcasts on the subject.