What is subsidiary in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: subsidiary

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A carrier that is responsible for transporting freight from the perspective of the ordering party. Subsidiaries generally operate in a regional area.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A subsidiary in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a company or organization that is owned or controlled by another company, referred to as the parent company. The parent company has the power to make decisions for the subsidiary, and the subsidiary is legally responsible for its own actions. In SAP TM, subsidiaries are used to manage different transportation operations within a single organization. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  In SAP TM, subsidiaries are used to manage different transportation operations within a single organization. Subsidiaries can be used to manage different types of transportation operations, such as air freight, ocean freight, and ground transportation. Subsidiaries can also be used to manage different geographical areas or countries. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up subsidiaries in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that the correct information is entered into the system. This includes the name of the subsidiary, its address, and any other relevant information. It is also important to ensure that the correct permissions are set up for each subsidiary so that only authorized personnel can access and make changes to the data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on subsidiaries in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on subsidiaries in TM. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage subsidiaries in SAP TM.