In international trade, transparency and legal certainty are of utmost importance. This guide shows SAP beginners how to accurately and securely represent the specific conditions of foreign trade using SAP GTS. The author describes key scenarios related to import and export processes and provides an initial insight into how these are implemented in SAP GTS through numerous screenshots from the SAP system. She particularly focuses on country-specific, person-specific, and product-specific controls, while also imparting basic knowledge about commodity codes, goods lists, and much more. The regulations in foreign trade law are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly complex. Let yourself be guided through this jungle of potential pitfalls with practical examples from the databases of the customs administration and the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control.