Unleashing the Full Potential of SAP GTS Edition for HANA (E4H)

SAP GTS, Edition for SAP HANA (E4H) is more than an upgrade—it’s a transformation enabler for global trade. Designed for speed, compliance, and digital readiness, GTS E4H empowers companies to go beyond transactions and into intelligent automation, auditability, and global agility.

This article outlines the key business gains of GTS E4H and how to harness its full potential across customs, compliance, and legal reporting.

Functional Areas: What GTS E4H Supports

Domain	Capability	Business Value
Classification	Commodity codes (HS), ECCN, USML, FDA, and more	Accurate trade coding for global compliance
SPL Screening	Integrated with O2C, P2P, TM (SAP S/4HANA, ECC)	Fast, automated denied party checks
Legal Control	Nested license logic, BOM-based calculations, ITAR, de-minimis	Export control compliance
Embargo	Regional/product embargoes, O2C/P2P integration	Mitigates geopolitical compliance risks
Customs Management	Broker enablement, direct filing	Streamlined declaration processing
Special Customs Procedures	EU customs warehouse, FTZ, China inward/outward processing	Advanced customs zone support
Trade Preference	LTSD management, origin aggregation	Reduced duties via Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Intrastat Reporting	ECC and S/4HANA multi-ERP support	Simplified EU trade reporting

Key Enhancements in SAP GTS E4H

SAP GTS E4H introduces several architectural and functional upgrades that elevate trade compliance and operational efficiency:

HANA-Optimized SPL Engine (TREX Replacement)

Enjoy faster, more accurate sanctioned party list screening powered by the HANA platform, improving both performance and detection accuracy.

CDS Views & Embedded Analytics

Gain real-time dashboards and proactive alerts for compliance tracking, enabling immediate insights and decision-making.

Renewed Trade Preference Management

Streamline vendor declarations and automate LTSD aggregation for more efficient preference management.

Fiori Spaces & Apps

Benefit from role-based access and task-oriented navigation for a more intuitive and productive user experience.

Co-Deployment with S/4HANA

Unify your backend and simplify your system landscape by running GTS alongside your S/4HANA environment.

Support for US Import Filing

Expand regional compliance coverage beyond the EU and APAC with integrated US import filing capabilities.

User Experience Transformation

E4H brings a modern, intuitive interface to global trade professionals:

• Fiori Spaces, Pages, and Tiles: Task-centric layout for faster navigation

• Fiori Enterprise Search: Google-like search across master and transactional data

• Role-Based Security: Granular access via Fiori catalogs

• Legacy T-code Support: Convert Z-transactions into Fiori tiles for continuity

Integration & Extensibility

SAP GTS E4H supports a wide range of integration and extension scenarios:

• Native integration with:

  • S/4HANA: O2C, P2P, TM, EWM

  • ECC environments

  • GTS Customs Connection (broker filing)

    
    

• Extensibility via:

  • BAdIs and user exits

  • APIs for third-party and custom UIs

  • Embedded rule-based automation

📊 Real-Time Compliance Monitoring

E4H enables real-time analytics and proactive compliance with:

Analytics Area	Sample Metrics
SPL Screening	Hit ratios, resolution times, false positive rates
License Usage	Expiry risk, quota vs. consumption
LTSD Management	FTA gaps, vendor coverage, expiry alerts
Customs Filing	Broker SLAs, delays, exception resolution

📚 Regulatory Content: The Backbone of Compliance

SAP GTS E4H leverages embedded regulatory content to enable automation, accuracy, and compliance across global trade processes. This includes:

Area	Regulatory Content Used
Compliance Management	Sanctioned Party Lists (SPL), License Determination Rules
Customs Management	Customs Tariffs, Duty Rates, Quotas, Embargoes
Trade Preference	FTA Rules of Origin, Reclassification Lists
Classification & Master Data	HS/ECCN/USML Codes, Numbering Systems, Country-specific controls

These content packages are delivered via certified content providers and require subscription-based access. Customers can select providers based on region, content depth, and trade processes.

Note: SAP GTS E4H does not include regulatory content by default—it must be licensed and maintained through external content providers.

Regulatory content is updated regularly to ensure:

• Global coverage (e.g., 173+ countries for tariffs)

• Language support

• Local compliance (e.g., U.S. export control, EU embargoes)

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🧩 Transition Benefits: Brownfield, Greenfield, or Hybrid

Approach	Benefit
Brownfield	Leverages existing config, speeds up go-live
Greenfield	Enables redesign, simplification, and Fiori-first rollout
Hybrid	Ideal for phased migration, PoC validation, and modular adoption

💡 Tip: Perform data archiving and HANA sizing upfront for smoother transition.

📈 Summary: Business Outcomes You Can Expect

Outcome	Description
✔️ Faster Processing	With SPL, license checks, and customs automation
✔️ Reduction in Manual Tasks	Automation through Fiori apps and workflow triggers
✔️ 100% FTA Coverage	Improved LTSD, origin declarations, and partner onboarding
✔️ Improved Audit Readiness	Embedded dashboards, logs, and compliance analytics
✔️ Lower IT TCO	Co-deployment with S/4HANA, cloud-ready architecture

🧭 Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Migrate—Optimize

SAP GTS E4H is not just the future of trade compliance—it’s the present need. To unlock its full value:

• Leverage analytics and Fiori-based UX

• Automate preference and customs processes

• Optimize system footprint with embedded integrations

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Whether you're in the middle of a migration or still evaluating, make sure you move beyond the basics and activate the full potential of GTS E4H.

Ready to Unlock GTS E4H for Your Business?

Agoge Systems offers:

• Readiness Assessments

• Fiori UI Enablement

• Embedded Analytics Setup

• Trade Preference and SPL Automation

• Technical Upgrade Guidance

🌐 Visit: www.agogesystems.com

📩 Contact: info@agogesystems.com