Distribution or Transfer of Commodity Codes to Feeder System Using ALE Change Pointers From SAP GTS E4H


Commodity codes classify goods for customs, tax calculations, and compliance in international trade. SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) Edition for HANA enables the efficient transfer of these codes to feeder system such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP feeder systems using Application Link Enabling (ALE) change pointers. This guide explains the distribution process and how to ensure seamless updates.

Commodity Code Usage:

  • Used in both SAP GTS and Feeder System SAP ECC or SAP S/4 Hana

Creation & Transfer:

  • Can be created in the Feeder System and transferred to SAP GTS.
  • Can also be created in SAP GTS and transferred to the Feeder System.
  • Best Practice: Create in SAP GTS and transfer to the Feeder System.

Transactions Prior to S/4 HANA 1610:

  • /SAPSLL/SWNAV_RTR,
  • /SAPSLL/SWNAV_DISP
  • /SAPSLL/SWNAV_RTR_R3

For details process you can follow this link

Transactions After S/4 HANA 1610: which ALE based.

  • /SAPSLL/COMCO_RTR
  • /SAPSLL/COMCO_RTR_IN

In this blog we will discuss only ALE change pointer commodity code transfer or distribute to Feeder system.

What Are ALE Change Pointers?

ALE (Application Link Enabling) facilitates data exchange between SAP systems. Change pointers track modifications and ensure only necessary updates are sent to connected systems, keeping commodity codes synchronized without excessive data transfer.

A. Configuration in SAP GTS E4H

Activating Change Pointers

  • T.Code [BD61]
1. Activate Change Pointer Globally BD61 Commodity Code Transfer
  • Change pointers track modifications to commodity codes.
  • Only relevant changes are recorded for distribution, minimizing system load.

Activate Change Pointers For Message Types.

  • T.Code:- BD50
  • Add Message types and Activate.
    • /SAPSLL/CLSMD_SLL:- Message type: Contains changes to classification master data
    • /SAPSLL/PRCLS_SLL:- Message type: Contains classification changes
2. Activate Change Pointer For Message Type BD50 Commodity Code Transfer
Activate Change Pointer For Message Type BD50- Commodity Code Transfer

Maintain ALE Distribution Model

  • Path:- SPRO -> Customizing: Global Trade Services –> System Communication -> Edit Distribution Model for Commodity Codes.
3. Edit Distribution Model for Commodity Codes Commodity Code Transfer
Edit Distribution Model for Commodity Codes- Commodity Code Transfer
  • Create Model
4.1 Create Model View Commodity Code Transfer 1
Create Model View- Commodity Code Transfer
4.2. Add Message Types to Model View Commodity Code Transfer
Add Message Types to Model View- Commodity Code Transfer
  • Add above TWO message types like above screen shot.

Activate Numbering Scheme for Distribution

5.1 Activate Numbering Scheme for Distribution Commodity Code Transfer
Activate Numbering Scheme for Distribution – Commodity Code Transfer
5.2. Activate Numbering Scheme for Distribution Commodity Code Transfer
Activate Numbering Scheme for Distribution – Commodity Code Transfer
  • Deselect Exclude Check box so that respective number scheme will be used to transfer to feeder system.

B. Configuration Commodity Code in SAP Feeder System.

  • Path:- SPRO -> GRC -> International Trade -> Classification -> Commodity Code
6.1 Commodity Code in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer
Commodity Code in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Define Numbering Scheme for Commodity Codes

6.2 Numbering Scheme for Commodity Codes in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer
Numbering Scheme for Commodity Codes in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Define Numbering Scheme Content for Commodity Codes

Numbering Scheme Content for Commodity Codes in Feeder System - Commodity Code Transfer
Numbering Scheme Content for Commodity Codes in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer
  • Content source should be “B:- SAP GTS”

Activate Numbering Scheme Content for Commodity Codes

Activate Numbering Scheme Content for Commodity Codes in Feeder System - Commodity Code Transfer
Activate Numbering Scheme Content for Commodity Codes in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer
  • Assign Scheme Content under numbering scheme.

Assign Numbering Scheme for Commodity Codes to Country/Region

Assign Numbering Scheme for Commodity Codes to Country in Feeder System - Commodity Code Transfer
Assign Numbering Scheme for Commodity Codes to Country in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

C. Manually Transfer Commodity Code from GTS to Feeder System

Transfer Commodity Codes (Initial) in Feeder System - Commodity Code Transfer
Transfer Commodity Codes (Initial) in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Transfer Commodity Codes (Initial)

7.1.2 Transfer Commodity Codes Initial in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer 1
Transfer Commodity Codes (Initial) in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer
  • Fill Numbering scheme.
  • Click on Execute Button
7.2 Transfer Commodity Codes Initial in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer
Transfer Commodity Codes (Initial) in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Material Trade Classification:- /SAPSLL/MARITC table in Feeder System

7.3 Material Trade Classification table in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer 2
Material Trade Classification table in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Trade Classification Number /SAPSLL/CLSNR

7.4 Trade Classification Number CLSNR in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer
Trade Classification Number CLSNR in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Description of Trade Classification Number – /SAPSLL/CLSNRT

7.5 Description of Trade Classification Number CLSNRT in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer
Description of Trade Classification Number CLSNRT in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Transfer Commodity Codes from GTS to Feeder System  /SAPSLL/COMCO_RTR

Reclassify the product to capture change pointer

8.1 Reclassify the product to capture change log Commodity Code Transfer
Reclassify the product to capture change log – Commodity Code Transfer
  • Material is classified with new commodity code which will be captured in change pointer.

Transfer Commodity Codes

8.2 Transfer Commodity Codes Commodity Code Transfer
Transfer Commodity Codes – Commodity Code Transfer
Transfer Commodity Codes - Commodity Code Transfer
Transfer Commodity Codes – Commodity Code Transfer

Material Trade Classification:- /SAPSLL/MARITC table in Feeder System

8.4 Material Trade Classification MARITC table in Feeder System Commodity Code Transfer
Material Trade Classification MARITC table in Feeder System – Commodity Code Transfer

Benefits of ALE Change Pointers for Commodity Code Transfer

  • Efficiency: Transfers only relevant updates, reducing system load.
  • Accuracy: Minimizes manual effort and errors.
  • Compliance: Keeps all systems aligned with trade regulations.
  • Automation: Enhances operational efficiency by automating updates.

Conclusion

Using ALE change pointers ensures smooth and accurate distribution of commodity codes from SAP GTS to SAP ERP and S/4HANA. This method improves efficiency, compliance, and automation in trade classification. Proper monitoring and troubleshooting help maintain seamless integration, ensuring businesses stay up to date with regulatory changes.

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