What is shipper in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: shipper

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A company or a functional unit of a company that organizes the transportation of goods in the following business contexts: Goods that are sold by that company or one of its subsidiaries Goods that are to be distributed by that company Goods that have been purchased by that company if the buyer and the vendor have agreed that the vendor is not responsible for organizing the transportation

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• Key Concepts: 
  A shipper in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a company or individual responsible for the shipment of goods. The shipper is the entity that contracts with a carrier to transport goods from one location to another. The shipper is also responsible for providing the necessary documentation and payment for the shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, the shipper is represented by a customer master record. This record contains information about the shipper such as name, address, contact information, and payment terms. This information is used to create shipping documents such as bills of lading and invoices. The shipper can also be used to track shipments and monitor delivery performance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a customer master record for a shipper in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes contact information, payment terms, and any special instructions related to the shipment. It is also important to keep the customer master record up-to-date with any changes in the shipper’s contact information or payment terms. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In SAP TM, the shipper is closely related to other entities such as carriers, consignees, and freight forwarders. The carrier is responsible for transporting goods from one location to another while the consignee is responsible for receiving the goods at their destination. The freight forwarder is responsible for arranging transportation services on behalf of the shipper.