Transportation Execution (SAP Library - Forecasting & Replenishment)

Transportation Execution

Purpose

You can use this process to create a shipment, print required shipment documents, and set statuses, in particular Shipment end.

Process Flow

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1. Create shipment (SAP ECC)

An outbound shipment is created on the basis of an existing outbound delivery. The appropriate stages are created. For more information, see the SAP Library under SAP R/3 Enterprise ® Logistics ® Logistics Execution (LE) ® Transportation (LE-TRA) ® Transportation Planning ® Creating Shipments.

2. Assign deliveries to shipment (SAP ECC)

You add or modify information about the forwarding agent, shipping type, and shipping condition. For more information, see the SAP Library under SAP R/3 Enterprise ® Logistics ® Logistics Execution (LE) ® Transportation (LE-TRA) ® Transportation Planning ® Planning Activities in the Shipment Document ® Processing Shipment Documents.

3. Set planning status (SAP ECC)

For more information, see the SAP Library under SAP R/3 Enterprise ® Logistics ® Logistics Execution (LE) ® Transportation (LE-TRA) ® Transportation Planning ® Planning Activities in the Shipment Document ® Status in the Shipment Document.

4. Re-determine stages for shipment (SAP ECC)

For more information, see the SAP Library under SAP R/3 Enterprise ® Logistics ® Logistics Execution (LE) ® Transportation (LE-TRA) ® Transportation Planning ® Automatic Leg Determination ® Shipment Stages.

5. Close shipment (SAP ECC)

You mark the shipment as completed. For more information, see the SAP Library under SAP R/3 Enterprise ® Logistics ® Logistics Execution (LE) ® Transportation (LE-TRA) ® Shipment Execution.

6. Track and evaluate transportation process with SCEM (optional) (SAP SCM)

You can use SAP EM to monitor and then evaluate the individual process steps. Information from various application areas can be brought together easily and business partner data can also be incorporated. If delays or unexpected events occur, the correct contact partners can be informed immediately.