Basics of Transportation Network
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Lesson Summary
The text discusses customization options in SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) by defining various functions under Transportation Management Master Data. These functions include:
- Creating one's own means of transport
- Defining passive means of transport
- Setting up transportation modes
- Establishing superordinate means of transport
Key elements covered in SAP TM customization include:
- Locations, categorized as Delivery Plants, Shipping Points, Customers, or Vendors
- Transportation Zones, which group locations and assist in defining transportation lanes
- Transportation Lanes, indicating connections between locations and transportation zones for specific means of transport
- Routes, including Default Routes that offer predetermined transportation sequences between sources and destinations
- Means of Transport, representing different transportation modes like trucks or ships
The text also explains the process of creating and managing these elements within SAP TM to customize transportation operations effectively.