What is air waybill in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

SAP Term: air waybill

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: A type of bill of lading used for air transport. Air waybills are not negotiable and are consigned to a company or person.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An air waybill is a document used in international air freight shipments. It is issued by an airline or its agent to acknowledge receipt of goods and to contract for their transportation. It serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, air waybills are used in Foreign Trade (SD-FT) to document the shipment of goods from one country to another. The air waybill is created in the system and then printed out and sent with the shipment. The air waybill contains information such as the shipper, consignee, flight number, and other details related to the shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an air waybill in SAP, make sure all of the necessary information is included and accurate. This will help ensure that the shipment arrives at its destination without any delays or issues. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The air waybill is closely related to other documents used in international trade such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. All of these documents must be completed accurately and sent with the shipment in order for it to be successfully delivered.