What is parcel freight order in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: parcel freight order

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A business document that has the following characteristics: It has been created as a type of road freight order. It has been created with a "Parcel" shipping type. It can have one or several consignees. All of its items have the same source location shipping point, pick-up time, and carrier. No stages have been planned for it.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Parcel Freight Order is a document used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to manage the transportation of goods. It contains all the necessary information for the transportation of goods, such as the origin and destination of the shipment, the type of goods being shipped, and any special instructions. The Parcel Freight Order is used to track the shipment from start to finish, and can be used to generate invoices and other documents related to the shipment.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, a Parcel Freight Order is created when a shipment needs to be transported. The user will enter all the necessary information into the order, such as the origin and destination of the shipment, the type of goods being shipped, and any special instructions. Once all the information has been entered, the order can be submitted for processing. The order will then be tracked from start to finish, and can be used to generate invoices and other documents related to the shipment.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Parcel Freight Order in SAP TM, it is important to make sure that all necessary information is entered accurately. This will ensure that the order is processed correctly and that all documents related to the shipment are generated accurately. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to the order during its processing, as this can affect how it is handled by SAP TM.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Parcel Freight Orders in SAP TM, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Transportation Management (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.6/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use Parcel Freight Orders in SAP TM.