What is ultimate consignee in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

SAP Term: ultimate consignee

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: The final recipient of merchandise.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Ultimate consignee is a term used in SAP Foreign Trade (SD-FT) to refer to the final recipient of goods in a shipment. It is the party that will take ownership of the goods at the end of the shipment process. The ultimate consignee is usually different from the buyer or importer of the goods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Foreign Trade, the ultimate consignee is entered into the system as part of the shipment process. This information is used to determine the applicable taxes and duties for the shipment, as well as any other relevant information. The ultimate consignee must be entered accurately in order for the system to calculate the correct taxes and duties. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an ultimate consignee into SAP Foreign Trade, it is important to double-check that all information is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that taxes and duties are calculated correctly and that any other relevant information is accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The ultimate consignee is related to other terms used in SAP Foreign Trade, such as buyer, importer, and exporter. It is important to understand how these terms are related in order to accurately enter information into SAP Foreign Trade.