What is master bill of lading in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: master bill of lading

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Transportation contract between a sold-to party and a transportation service provider in collective goods traffic. A master bill of lading contains multiple bills of lading from one or more ship-from parties that all refer to the master bill of lading.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  A master bill of lading is a document used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) to track the movement of goods from one location to another. It is a legal document that serves as proof of ownership and is used to track the shipment of goods from the point of origin to the point of destination. The master bill of lading also contains information about the goods being shipped, such as the quantity, weight, and type of goods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EWM, a master bill of lading is created when goods are shipped from one location to another. The master bill of lading contains information about the shipment, such as the origin and destination locations, the quantity and type of goods being shipped, and any special instructions for handling the shipment. The master bill of lading is then used to track the shipment from its origin to its destination. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a master bill of lading in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. This includes verifying that the origin and destination locations are correct, as well as verifying that the quantity and type of goods being shipped are correct. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any special instructions for handling the shipment are included on the master bill of lading. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The master bill of lading is just one document used in SAP EWM to track shipments. Other documents used in SAP EWM include waybills, packing slips, and delivery notes. Additionally, SAP EWM also provides tools for tracking shipments in real-time, such as GPS tracking and RFID tags.