What is 'transportation zone' in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

transportation zone - Overview

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An object that groups a number of locations.

transportation zone - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A transportation zone is a geographical area that is used to define the scope of transportation planning and execution in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is used to group together locations, such as customers, plants, and warehouses, that are serviced by the same transportation network. The transportation zone can be used to define the scope of transportation planning and execution, such as route determination, freight cost calculation, and shipment consolidation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, transportation zones are created in the Transportation Zone Maintenance (TZM) application. The TZM application allows users to define the geographical boundaries of a transportation zone and assign locations to it. Once a transportation zone is created, it can be used in the Transportation Planning (TP) application for route determination and freight cost calculation. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a transportation zone, it is important to consider the geographical boundaries of the area that will be serviced by the same transportation network. This will ensure that all locations within the zone are serviced by the same network and that routes are determined accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing transportation zones in SAP TM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.