Configuring Business Partners

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to configure business partners in SAP TM to collaborate with them in SAP Business Network for Logistics.

Business Partner Configuration

In this video, you will learn how to configure business partners in SAP Transportation Management so that you can then collaborate with them in SAP Business Network for Logistics.

Summary

  • Shippers need to obtain and store carriers' unique LBN IDs and their own in SAP Transportation Management system for proper data routing, similar to using phone numbers for calls.
  • Shippers can extract business partner information using a report and upload it via the Invite Business Partners app to send invitations to new carriers.
  • After receiving unique LBN IDs for carriers, shippers can update their business partner records in SAP Transportation Management using downloaded spreadsheets or manual entry.
  • Once configured, shippers can digitally collaborate with carriers on the SAP Business Network for Logistics, enhancing their supply chain management.