Sanctions list screening: Identifying risks & ensuring trade compliance
Sanctions list checks: Identifying risks & ensuring trade compliance. The key points at a glance.
EU Customs Reform: Developments Companies Should Keep An Eye On
The EU is working on the biggest customs reform since the introduction of the customs union. The aim is to create a more data-driven, digital and Europe-wide harmonised customs system. The common goal is to make customs processes more digital, more efficient and more harmonised across Europe.
Trade Compliance in SAP: The key areas of review for secure and efficient foreign trade processes
Trade compliance is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising regulatory requirements, complex supply chains, and geopolitical developments. Companies must effectively manage numerous audit processes simultaneously to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with the law. In this article, you’ll learn which areas of trade compliance auditing are particularly important, what challenges arise in this context, and how these processes can be efficiently managed directly within SAP.
SAP Clean Core with Mercoline: Fully integrated solutions without modifying the SAP standard
If changes are made to the SAP system’s core, its future-readiness suffers: system updates become more complex, new customizations more risky, and the system landscape harder to manage. Ever since S/4HANA and CloudERP, SAP has sought to prevent this and has consistently embraced the Clean Core principle. In this article, you’ll learn what this principle entails, what advantages Clean Core offers, and how Mercoline combines Clean Core with integrative solutions.
CPSC eFiling 2026: Companies need to be aware of these new US import requirements now
Starting July 8, 2026, the process for importing consumer goods into the U.S. will change: New CPSC eFiling requirements stipulate that companies must no longer merely maintain compliance data but must actively submit it electronically. This has a direct impact on processes, systems, and data quality.
EU-Mexico Trade Agreement 2026: Opportunities businesses should seize now
Geopolitical conflicts, rising costs and dependence on individual markets are forcing many companies to redefine their sales markets and supply chains. Global supply chains are under pressure, and nearshoring is coming into focus. The modernised trade agreement between the EU and Mexico creates new opportunities. New markets are opening up for companies.
EU sanctions are becoming more complex – how companies can remain operational
The 20th EU sanctions package significantly tightens requirements. Learn how Mercoline supports companies with sanctions and trade compliance.
The EU-Mercosur Agreement will take effect on May 1, 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, the first provisions of the EU–Mercosur Agreement will take effect. This gives companies the freedom to choose. Find out what this means for preference management in SAP, origin determination processes, and compliance.
End of Support for SAP LE-TRA in 2030
With the transition to SAP S/4HANA, the SAP Logistics Execution – Transport (LE-TRA) module will no longer be supported. Although LE-TRA can still be used at present, its use is legally required to end on December 31, 2030. After that date, no further productive use will be permitted.
Hybrid EDI Strategy for SAP S/4HANA
Outsource complexity, retain control: The synergy of SAP Integration Suite and Mercoline EDI Managed Services.