What is personal prefix in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: personal prefix

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A user-defined three-character combination specific to the scenario builder application, that is included in the name of a system object for identification and reuse purposes. For example, a personal prefix enables a user of a scenario template to create the scenario data in the system with their initials or ID.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Personal Prefix is a feature in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to assign a unique identifier to each shipment. This identifier is used to track the shipment throughout its journey and can be used to identify the shipment in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Personal Prefix feature, users must first create a unique identifier for each shipment. This can be done manually or automatically, depending on the user’s preferences. Once the identifier is created, it can be assigned to the shipment and used to track its progress throughout its journey. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a unique identifier for each shipment, it is important to ensure that it is easy to remember and recognize. This will make it easier for users to track shipments and identify them in the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the identifier is unique so that it does not conflict with any other shipments in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Personal Prefix feature is just one of many features available in SAP Transportation Management (TM). Other features include freight cost management, route optimization, and freight visibility. All of these features work together to provide users with an efficient and effective way to manage their transportation needs.