What is profile and layout set in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: profile and layout set

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A collection of settings that define the data displayed - and subsequently worked with - and the layout of the screen areas.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Profile and layout sets are used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to define the structure of a document. A profile is a set of parameters that define the structure of a document, such as the number of columns, the font size, and the page orientation. A layout set is a collection of profiles that can be used to create documents with different structures. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, profiles and layout sets are used to create documents such as shipping labels, invoices, and packing slips. To create a document, you first need to create a profile and then assign it to a layout set. Once the profile and layout set have been created, you can then use them to generate documents with the desired structure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating profiles and layout sets in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all of the parameters are correctly configured. This will ensure that the documents generated using the profiles and layout sets have the desired structure. Additionally, it is important to test the profiles and layout sets before using them in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on profiles and layout sets in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create profiles and layout sets in SAP TM.