What is product-specific transportation lane in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: product-specific transportation lane

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: Transportation lane that is valid specifically for one or more products. The product-specific transportation lane thus represents an external procurement option for one or more particular products.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product-specific transportation lanes are a type of master data in SAP SCM-APO-MD. They are used to define the transportation route for a specific product from the source to the destination. This route is based on the product's characteristics, such as weight, size, and value. The product-specific transportation lane also includes information about the carriers and other transportation services that will be used for the product's delivery. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Product-specific transportation lanes can be created in SAP SCM-APO-MD by entering the source and destination locations, as well as the product's characteristics. The system will then generate a list of possible routes and carriers that can be used for the product's delivery. The user can then select the most suitable route and carrier for the product. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a product-specific transportation lane, it is important to consider all of the product's characteristics, such as weight, size, and value. This will ensure that the most suitable route and carrier are selected for the product's delivery. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Product-specific transportation lanes are part of SAP SCM-APO-MD's master data. Other types of master data include customer master data, material master data, and vendor master data.