Introduction

to
SAP Transportation Management
(SAP-TM)
Classification of Logistics Execution
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Part of Logistic Chain ( Logistic Execution Module in SAP)
Transportation process includes inbound and outbound
shipments and shipment cost calculation and settlement.
Transportation is linked with shipping when you create
deliveries and then assign many deliveries to one shipment
document considering that multiple deliveries will go in one
truck or via rail
Introduction-SAP Transportation Module
Where Transportation Stands in SAP MM and SD
Important functions in SAP Transportation
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Defining Modes of Transport Road , Rail or Sea
Defining Shipping Types such as Trucks
Setting Up Transportation Connection Points-Hamburg,
Germany
Defining Transportation Zones specifying all required
regions
Creating Transportation Groups-On palettes, Container
Setting Up Weight Groups -Up to 100 kg,5000 to 1000 lbs

Shipments in SAP R/3
Types of Shipments in SAP R/3
Individual Shipment One or more deliveries are
combined in one shipment document. It starts from the same
starting (shipping) points and ends at common destination.

Types of Shipments in SAP R/3
Collective Shipment One or more deliveries , originating
from different starting points & shipped to different
destinations may be clubbed together with common shipment
Types of Shipments in SAP R/3

Transportation Chain A transportation chain is useful if you
are dealing with deliveries that will be transported using multiple
modes of transportation (and are thus processed by different
departments at the transportation planning point).
Features of SAP Transportation Module
Combines inbound deliveries to form inbound shipments
Combines outbound deliveries to form outbound shipments
Assigns service agents, modes of transport, and shipment types
Plans and monitors deadlines
Specifies shipment stages.
Creates output and shipping papers
Records shipment-relevant text
Records partner information
Estimates the freight cost


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