What is shipment document in SAP SCM-ICH-ASN - Advanced Shipping Notification and Shipment?

SAP Term: shipment document

• Component: SCM-ICH-ASN

• Component Name: Advanced Shipping Notification and Shipment

• Description: A document referring to a collection of goods that are transported together from one location to another. The shipment document forms the basis for planning, execution, and monitoring of shipments. A shipment document is created by grouping advanced shipping notifications.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A shipment document is a document used in SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) to provide information about the goods being shipped. It is also known as an Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) and is used to inform the receiving party of the goods that are being shipped. The shipment document contains information such as the quantity, type, and description of the goods being shipped, as well as the shipping address and contact information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SCM, a shipment document is created when goods are shipped from one location to another. The document is created in the system and then sent to the receiving party. The receiving party can then use the information in the shipment document to verify that the goods have been received. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all of the information in the shipment document is accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that there are no delays or misunderstandings when it comes to receiving the goods. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all shipment documents in order to ensure that all shipments are accounted for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The shipment document is part of SAP SCM's Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) module. This module allows users to create and manage ASNs for shipments, as well as track their progress throughout the supply chain. Additionally, this module can be used to generate reports on shipments and their status.