What is 'intermediate stop' in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

intermediate stop - Overview

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A location that is visited in the course of transportation where loading or unloading activities can take place. Source location and destination locations are not considered intermediate stops.

intermediate stop - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Intermediate stops are locations that are part of a transportation route, but are not the origin or destination of the shipment. They are used to break up a long route into smaller, more manageable parts. In SAP Transportation Management (TM), intermediate stops can be used to define a route and assign it to a shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, intermediate stops can be added to a route by selecting the “Add Intermediate Stop” option in the Route Planning screen. This will open a dialog box where you can enter the details of the stop, such as its location, duration, and any other relevant information. Once all the details have been entered, the stop can be added to the route. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When adding intermediate stops to a route, it is important to consider the order in which they will be visited. This will help ensure that the route is as efficient as possible and that all stops are visited in the correct order. Additionally, it is important to consider any time constraints that may be associated with each stop, such as delivery deadlines or pickup times. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on intermediate stops in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.5/en-US.