What is carrier in SAP AP-BP - FDN-Business Partner Data Management?

SAP Term: carrier

• Component: AP-BP

• Component Name: FDN-Business Partner Data Management

• Description: A business partner who is responsible for transporting goods.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A carrier is a type of business partner in SAP that is used to represent a transportation company. It is used to store information about the transportation company, such as contact details, payment terms, and other relevant data. The carrier can be used to manage the transportation of goods from one location to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, carriers are created and managed using the Business Partner Data Management (AP-BP FDN) component. This component allows users to create and manage carriers, as well as assign them to specific shipments. Once a carrier is assigned to a shipment, the system will automatically generate the necessary documents for the shipment, such as bills of lading and invoices. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new carrier in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This includes contact details, payment terms, and other relevant data. Additionally, it is important to assign the correct carrier to each shipment in order to ensure that all documents are generated correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on carriers in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHPs_6/6.07/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use carriers in SAP.