What is 'mutual agreement' in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

mutual agreement - Overview

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A reciprocal freight agreement or forwarding agreement between two business partners that use the same transportation services.

mutual agreement - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Mutual agreement in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a process that allows two parties to agree on the terms of a shipment. This agreement is made between the shipper and the carrier, and it includes details such as the cost of the shipment, the delivery date, and any other special requirements. The mutual agreement process helps to ensure that both parties are in agreement on all aspects of the shipment before it is sent. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use mutual agreement in SAP TM, the shipper must first create a shipment request. This request will include all of the necessary details about the shipment, such as the origin and destination, the type of goods being shipped, and any special requirements. Once this request is created, it will be sent to potential carriers for review. The carriers can then accept or reject the request based on their own criteria. If accepted, a mutual agreement will be created between the shipper and carrier that outlines all of the details of the shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a shipment request in SAP TM, it is important to include as much detail as possible. This will help to ensure that potential carriers have all of the necessary information to make an informed decision about whether or not they want to accept the request.