The document provides an introduction to SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM), which is part of the logistics execution module in SAP, focusing on the transportation process for both inbound and outbound shipments and their cost management. It outlines key functions such as defining transport modes and zones, creating shipments, and monitoring transportation chains. Additionally, it details the features of the SAP transportation module, including shipment planning, service agent assignment, and freight cost estimation.

1. Introduction
to
SAP Transportation Management
(SAP-TM)

2. 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

4. Where Transportation Stands in SAP MM and SD
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Shipments in Logistics Execution
PO
processing
Inbound
delivery
Goods
receipt
Invoice
verification
Sales order
processing
Outbound
delivery
Goods
issue
Billing
Inbound
shipment
Outbound
shipment
MM ordering SD order processing
LE Logistics Execution
Vendor Customer

5. 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

6. Shipments in SAP R/3

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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).

10. 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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USA (Dallas)
India (Pune)
Partner Offices:
Monterrey (Mexico)
Frankfurt (Germany)
Stockholm (Sweden)
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