What is air freight agreement allocation in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: air freight agreement allocation

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A transportation allocation type that is used to assign a certain volume of business to a carrier as defined in an air freight agreement. You can create air freight agreement allocations from air freight agreements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Air freight agreement allocation is a feature of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to allocate air freight agreements to shipments. This feature enables users to manage their air freight agreements more efficiently and cost-effectively. It also helps to ensure that the right agreement is used for each shipment, which can help reduce costs and improve customer service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the air freight agreement allocation feature in SAP TM, users must first create an air freight agreement in the system. This agreement should include all relevant information such as the carrier, the rate, and any other applicable terms and conditions. Once the agreement is created, users can then allocate it to shipments as needed. This can be done manually or automatically, depending on the user’s preferences. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an air freight agreement in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This will help ensure that the right agreement is used for each shipment and that costs are kept to a minimum. Additionally, it is important to review and update agreements regularly to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about air freight agreement allocation in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.6/en-US/f8d7f3a2b7c14e8a9f3d2b5f1e4d7c2a.html