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What is location in SAP TM - Transportation Management?


SAP Term: location

  • Component: TM

  • Component Name: Transportation Management

  • Description: A logical or physical place in which products or resources are managed on a quantity basis.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Location in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a physical place where goods are stored, shipped from, or received. It can be a warehouse, a customer's address, or any other place where goods are handled. Locations are used to define the origin and destination of shipments and to track the movement of goods. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In SAP TM, locations are used to define the origin and destination of shipments. When creating a shipment, the user must specify the origin and destination locations. The system will then use this information to calculate the cost of the shipment and determine the best route for delivery. Additionally, locations can be used to track the movement of goods throughout the supply chain. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a shipment in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that the origin and destination locations are accurate. This will ensure that the system calculates the correct cost and route for delivery. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all locations in the supply chain in order to monitor the movement of goods. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on locations in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.5/en-US/f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9
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