What is 'departure location' in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

departure location - Overview

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The final location from which goods depart immediately prior to export.

departure location - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Departure location is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is the location from which goods are shipped. This could be a warehouse, a factory, or any other place where goods are stored and shipped. The departure location is used to determine the route and cost of the shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, the departure location is entered when creating a shipment order. This information is used to determine the route and cost of the shipment. The departure location can also be used to track shipments and monitor their progress. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the departure location is accurate when creating a shipment order. This will ensure that the route and cost of the shipment are calculated correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The departure location is related to other terms such as destination location, route, and cost. All of these terms are used in SAP TM to determine the route and cost of a shipment.