What is freight/carriage paid in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: freight/carriage paid

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: Shipment prepaid by the seller for delivery of goods to the named destination.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Freight/Carriage Paid is a term used in the Purchasing component of SAP's Materials Management (MM-PUR) module. It refers to the cost of shipping goods from the supplier to the buyer. The buyer pays for the cost of shipping, and the supplier is responsible for arranging and paying for the transportation of goods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR, Freight/Carriage Paid is used when creating purchase orders. When creating a purchase order, the buyer can specify whether they will pay for the cost of shipping or if the supplier will be responsible for arranging and paying for transportation. If the buyer chooses to pay for shipping, they will need to enter the Freight/Carriage Paid amount in the purchase order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering Freight/Carriage Paid amounts in a purchase order, it is important to ensure that all costs are accurately accounted for. This includes any additional fees or taxes associated with shipping. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all parties involved are aware of who is responsible for paying for shipping costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Freight/Carriage Paid in SAP MM-PUR, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Purchasing (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHPs_6_SPS_12/6.0/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use Freight/Carriage Paid in SAP MM-PUR.