What is service provider in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: service provider

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The party responsible for carrying out additional tasks related to a particular business document or items in a business document. Examples of the tasks include customs clearance for a freight booking, cleaning containers, and checking container seals.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A service provider in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a third-party organization that provides services related to the transportation of goods. This includes services such as freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing. Service providers are typically contracted by the shipper to manage the entire transportation process from origin to destination. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, service providers can be set up as vendors in the system. This allows for easy tracking of services provided and associated costs. The service provider can also be assigned to a shipment order, allowing for easy tracking of the shipment’s progress. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a service provider in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered correctly. This includes contact information, payment terms, and any other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the service provider is properly assigned to the shipment order so that all associated costs are tracked accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up service providers in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.6/en-US/f8d7f3a2b7c14e8a9f3d5f2b7c1e4d6a.html