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In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, the freight unit type defines key settings that govern the behavior of freight units during planning and execution. According to the SAP documentation, the freight unit type controls:

Direct shipment options (A): Specifies whether the freight unit can be converted directly to a freight order for direct shipment scenarios.

Freight unit building rule (C): Determines how freight units are created and consolidated (e.g., based on sales order items or deliveries).

Organizational unit determination (E): Defines which organizational units (e.g., planning or execution units) are responsible for the freight unit.

The other options are incorrect:

Tendering settings (B)are defined in tendering profiles, not freight unit types.

Change controller settings (D)are configured at the document level (e.g., freight order) or in change controller strategies, not in freight unit types.

When an assessorial charge is added to a freight order after the initial freight settlement document (FSD) is posted, and the change strategy is set to "Reverse and Repost with new FSD," the system handles the update as follows, according to SAP documentation:

2 FSDs and 1 credit memo in transportation management (B): The original FSD is reversed with a credit memo, and a new FSD is created to include the assessorial charge, resulting in two FSDs (the original and the new) and one credit memo.

3 FSDs in transportation management (C): This includes the original FSD, the credit memo (counted as a separate document in some configurations), and the new FSD with the updated charges.

The other options are incorrect:

1 purchase order in materials management (A)is not guaranteed, as the number of purchase orders depends on the original setup and may not change with the FSD update.

3 service entry sheets in materials management (D)is unlikely, as typically one service entry sheet is updated or replaced, not multiplied, during the reversal and reposting process.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, the path finder is a tool used to analyze and visualize transportation routes and networks, helping planners understand possible paths for freight. According to the SAP documentation:

Transportation network cockpit (C): This transaction provides a comprehensive interface for managing transportation planning, including the ability to run the path finder to analyze routes and connections within the transportation network.

Explanation tool (D): The explanation tool allows users to analyze the results of planning activities, including running the path finder to understand the routes considered by the optimizer or manual planning.

The other options are incorrect:

Carrier selection (A)focuses on selecting carriers based on criteria like cost or priority, not on running the path finder.

Edit freight order (B)is used to modify freight order details but does not directly support running the path finder.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, event-based charges (e.g., for delays or additional services) are calculated based on transportation events captured in the system. For rail transport, thefreight bookingis the document type used to manage transportation execution, including event tracking. According to the SAP documentation, the event profile, which defines how events trigger charges, is assigned to the freight booking type to calculate event-based charges, such as detention or demurrage, specific to rail or ocean transport scenarios.

The other options are incorrect:

Transportation unit (A)represents physical transport units (e.g., containers) but is not used for event-based charge calculations.

Freight unit (C)is used for planning and tracking goods but does not manage events for charge calculations.

Freight order (D)is used for road transport and does not typically handle event-based charges for rail transport.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, automatic carrier assignment during the tendering process depends on specific conditions being met. According to the SAP documentation:

The carrier responded after the response time had expired (A)prevents automatic assignment because the tendering process only considers responses received within the defined time window. Late responses are ignored for automatic assignment.

The program to evaluate freight quotations was NOT executed (C)means that the system did not process the carrier’s response to assign it to the freight order. The evaluation program (e.g., a background job) is required to analyze quotations and assign the carrier based on criteria like cost or priority.

The other options are incorrect:

Direct Tendering - Send Freight Order Directly (B)bypasses the quotation process and assigns the freight order directly to a carrier, so it would not prevent automatic assignment.

The tendering profile contains a subsequent step (D)affects the sequence of tendering but does not inherently prevent automatic assignment if the response is valid and evaluated.

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.

In a shipper-to-LSP B2B scenario where both parties use SAP Transportation Management, the LSP plans and executes transportation for the shipper. According to the SAP documentation, the key documents involved are:

LSP’s forwarding quotation (A): The LSP creates a forwarding quotation to provide a price estimate to the shipper, which forms the basis for the transportation agreement.

Shipper’s freight unit (D): The shipper creates freight units based on their transportation requirements (e.g., from sales orders), which are transferred to the LSP for planning and execution.

The other options are incorrect:

LSP’s service order (B)is used for internal services, not for shipper-LSP interactions.

Shipper’s freight order (C)is created by the shipper for direct carrier execution, not in a scenario where the LSP handles planning and execution.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, fuel surcharges that vary based on fuel price changes are managed using dynamic calculation methods. According to the SAP documentation:

Use an index table for the fuel surcharge charge item (A): An index table is used to store fuel price indices (e.g., pegged to 3 USD per gallon) and calculate the surcharge as a percentage (5%) of the base freight, adjusted based on the current fuel price.

Use a determination rule for the index rate table (D): A determination rule is required to select the appropriate index table based on conditions, such as the calculation date or agreement validity, ensuring the correct fuel price is applied.

The other options are incorrect:

Use the rating amount or a standard rate table for the fuel surcharge (B)is not suitable, as standard rate tables do not dynamically adjust based on fuel price indices.

Use a rate table for the fuel surcharge with calculation date as a scale (C)is not typically used, as index tables are preferred for dynamic fuel surcharge calculations.

The strategic freight procurement process in SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management involves several steps to establish agreements with carriers. According to the SAP documentation, the key process steps include:

Evaluate responses and optimize (B): After receiving responses to RFQs, the system evaluates them based on criteria like cost, capacity, or service quality to select the best carriers.

Prepare request for quotation (RFQ) (D): This step involves creating RFQs to solicit bids from carriers for specific transportation services.

Generate freight agreements (E): Once carriers are selected, freight agreements are generated to formalize the terms, including rates and conditions.

The other options are incorrect:

Generate business shares (A)is a configuration step for carrier selection, not a core part of the strategic procurement process.

Define trade lanes (C)is part of master data setup, not a specific step in the procurement process.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, a business partner with the role Driver is defined in the master data with specific attributes. According to the SAP documentation:

Non-working times and absences (C): These attributes specify the driver’s availability, including holidays, vacations, or other non-working periods, critical for planning.

Validity period (D): The validity period defines the time frame during which the driver is active in the system, ensuring assignments are time-relevant.

The other options are incorrect:

Fixed assignment to a vehicle resource (A)is optional and managed in vehicle resource master data, not a mandatory driver attribute.

Planning profile (B)is used for planning settings, not for defining driver attributes.