What is forwarding settlement document in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: forwarding settlement document

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A document that is sent to SAP ERP to request the creation of an invoice to be sent to a customer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Forwarding Settlement Document is a document used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to settle the costs of a freight forwarding service. It is used to record the costs of the freight forwarding service, such as the cost of the goods, the cost of the transport, and any other associated costs. The document also records any discounts or surcharges that may have been applied. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Forwarding Settlement Document is created in SAP TM when a freight forwarding service is used. The document is used to record all of the costs associated with the freight forwarding service, including the cost of the goods, the cost of transport, and any discounts or surcharges that may have been applied. The document can then be used to settle the costs with the freight forwarder. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Forwarding Settlement Document in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all of the costs associated with the freight forwarding service are accurately recorded. This includes any discounts or surcharges that may have been applied. It is also important to ensure that all of the relevant information is included in the document, such as the name and address of the freight forwarder, and any other relevant details. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Forwarding Settlement Documents in SAP TM, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.0/en-US.