What is departure zone in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: departure zone

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A regional zone where the shipping point is located and from where merchandise is shipped. The system uses the departure zone and other delivery-related information to determine the route.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Departure zone is a term used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to refer to the area where goods are shipped from. It is the location from which goods are sent to customers or other locations. The departure zone is also known as the shipping point or loading point. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, the departure zone is used to define the location from which goods are shipped. This information is used to determine the shipping costs and other related information. The departure zone can be specified in the sales order or delivery document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When specifying the departure zone, make sure that it is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the correct shipping costs and other related information are calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The departure zone is related to other SAP SD terms such as shipping point, loading point, and delivery address. It is also related to other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Warehouse Management (WM).