What is forwarding quotation in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: forwarding quotation

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An offer from a carrier or logistics service provider to an ordering party for the transportation of goods, which contains information about the price and other conditions related to the transportation services.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A forwarding quotation is a document used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that contains the details of a shipment, such as the origin and destination, the type of goods, and the cost of the shipment. It is used to provide customers with an estimate of the cost of a shipment before it is booked. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, a forwarding quotation can be created by entering the details of the shipment into the system. This includes the origin and destination, the type of goods, and any special requirements for the shipment. Once all of this information is entered, the system will generate a forwarding quotation that can be sent to the customer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a forwarding quotation in SAP TM, it is important to make sure that all of the information entered is accurate. This will ensure that customers receive an accurate estimate of the cost of their shipment. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all forwarding quotations that have been sent out so that they can be referenced later if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on forwarding quotations in SAP TM, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Transportation Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to create and manage forwarding quotations in SAP TM.