In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, a consignment order is a logical grouping document used primarily in logistics service provider (LSP) scenarios to manage communication between shippers and consignees. According to the SAP documentation, its functions include:

Subcontracting (B): Consignment orders can trigger subcontracting processes by assigning transportation tasks to carriers, often through freight orders or bookings.

Charge calculation (D): Consignment orders support charge calculation for customer-facing services, determining the costs to be charged to the consignee or ordering party.

The other options are incorrect:

Tendering (A)is performed at the freight order or freight booking level, not directly by consignment orders.

Load planning (C)is managed in freight orders or the transportation cockpit, not consignment orders.