Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Q&A in Class (2026-01-27) S4611
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Question: Overview of the Big Picture of S/4HANA Transportation Management.
Answer: S/4HANA TM is planned to replace the LE-TRA (Classic Transportation) module with a dead line of 2017.
click to see an Overview of SAP TM in a nutshell:
https://docs.google.com/BigPicture/
Answer: SAP TM supports many transportation scenario:
https://docs.google.com/BigPicture/
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Question: What are the methods to Auto generate (Manual or Mass Generate Geocoding data) in APO Locations for Transportation Management in S/4HANA?
Answer: There are few methods of either Manual in /SAPAPO/LOC3, Auto via SA38 with program /SAPAPO/CREATE_LOCATION or Mass creation via transaction /SAPAPO/MASSGEOCODE; see the following Blog Post:
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Question: a View of the End-to-End of Outbound with TM processing until Invoice.
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See the following link for Outbound Delivery with TM integration for "Road Transportation":
https://docs.google.com/End-to-End-OutboundwithTM/
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Answer: "Road Freight" scenario are usually for "Shor Haul" compared to "Ocean Freight" scenario which are considered to be "Long Haul". Therefore, it is logical for "Ocean Freight" TM cases to have additional processes to cater for the management of long haul and Vessel tracking functionalities:
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See the following overview:
Answer: Mapping HR Org Unit to MM Purchasing Group and Purchasing Organization is an essential step to default the Purchasing Group & Purchasing Org to the FU or FO so that there can be used as default data to create the Purchase Order at time of Freight Settlement Document (FSD) Posting.
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Answer: Highly recommend to keep the LE-Route configurations to get the desired Lead Time Scheduling for Schedule Lines to the Sales Order confirmation date backward or forward scheduling.
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Answer: It is important to understand that there are "MINOR" differences between the classic LE-TRA vs the TM Basic except for LBN (Logistics Business Network) and ASN (Advanced Shipment Notification).
https://docs.google.com/End-to-End-OutboundwithTM/
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Question: What is the basic difference between "Ocean Freight" and "Road Freight" TM Processes ?
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- This include (4) Ocean Freight Booking for Freight Units for booking of Containers and Vessels space with an expected "longer lead time" for Vessel booking and confirmations.
- Additional steps of (5), (6), (7) to confirm the Subcontractor who will manage the pickup of the FU and Delivery to the Port for loading into the Container or Vessel.
- We will expect either the same transporter from Warehouse to Port or different transporter when Vessel arrive to load the FU to the Truck dispatching to the Intermediary or Final destinations.
- Hence, such a process could potentially involve 1 or more 3PL transportation.
click on the following link to SAP documentation:
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Question: Outbound Delivery (Delivery-based) integration to TM Freight Unit as below:
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The 3 influencing factor that determines the Control Key and Logistics Integration Profile
- Shipping Point (from the Sales/Delivery item).
- Outbound Delivery Type (via the Sales Order Type 1:1 relationship).
- Shipping Condition (Sold-to Party.
The Control Key is then used to activate TM relevancy for which SD or MM trigger point like "Inbound Delivery" or "Outbound Delivery"; it is highly recommended to associate ONE TM relevancy trigger point for each Control Key SO THAT traceability is simplified.
The Logistics Integration Profile provides the following parameters:
- Freight Building Rule.
- Stage Building Rule.
- etc.
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Question: Review the relationships of the HR Organization Units and MM Organization Units
Answer: Mapping HR Org Unit to MM Purchasing Group and Purchasing Organization is an essential step to default the Purchasing Group & Purchasing Org to the FU or FO so that there can be used as default data to create the Purchase Order at time of Freight Settlement Document (FSD) Posting.
See the following SAP demo:
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Question: Is the Route still applicable in S/4HANA SD when TM no longer use the LE-Route but uses the TM-Route ?
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Answer: Highly recommend to keep the LE-Route configurations to get the desired Lead Time Scheduling for Schedule Lines to the Sales Order confirmation date backward or forward scheduling.
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Question: What is the difference between Classic Transpiration (from ECC LE-TRA) vs S/4HANA TM Basics and S/4HANA Advanced TM ?
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Answer: It is important to understand that there are "MINOR" differences between the classic LE-TRA vs the TM Basic except for LBN (Logistics Business Network) and ASN (Advanced Shipment Notification).
Key differences:
- S/4HANA TM Basics offers LESS Transpiration scenarios compared to Advanced TM.
- GIS feature for management transportation processing is only offered via Advanced TM.
- You can also expect the Advanced Optimization tools are only available in Advanced TM.
- Interesting that SAP only offers TM Analytics when the customer decided to use Advanced TM.
- Freight forwarders act as an intermediary between the company who makes the shipment and the final destination for the goods that this scenario is only offered via the Advanced TM.
Do check the the Country where the Basic and Advanced TM is offered to understand the licensing requirements as some of them may be Century specific.
See sap links below:
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Q&A in Class (2026-01-23) EWM100
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Question: Review for EWM MM-EWM Inbound Processing.
Answer: Here is an example of Inbound Delivery to EWM Storage in 2 methods:
Click to the following:
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Question: Review for EWM SD-EWM Outbound Delivery Processing.
Answer: Here is an example of Outbound Delivery to EWM processing.
Click to the following:
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Question: An Overview of S/4HANA EWM.
Answer: see the presentation below:
https://docs.google.com/EWM-BigPicture/
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Question: Demonstration the process flow of SD Outbound Delivery with EWM processing.
Answer: Check the steps for Outbound Delivery with EWM:
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2023/09/sap-scm-ewm-process-flow-of-ewm.html
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Question: Review of Storage Process Control example for Inbound Delivery.
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Answer: Here is an example of EWM Inbound Delivery with Storage Process Control.
Click to the following:
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Question: Review of Storage Process Control example for Outbound Delivery.
Answer: Here is an example of EWM Outbound Delivery with Storage Process Control.
Click to the following:
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Question: Review of Inbound process and configurations.
Answer: Inbound Process Configurations Blog Posts references
Click to the following:
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Q&A in Class (2026-01-16) EWM100
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Question: What is the purpose of the SCU (Supply Chain Unit) in the EWM system ?
It can be a
- warehouse
- a goods receipt office
- a shipping office
- or any other location where goods are handled
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The purpose of a SCU is also to represent a specific geographical location and maintain its associated logistical functions within EWM.
As in the above pictorial example
- A Plant SPCW contain raw material storage locations of RD00 and RD01 which is linked to a EWM warehouse E100, the warehouse address is at the East Road with Gate 1 entered the Yard for the Goods Receipt Docking. A SCU (Supply Chain Unit) created also as E100 will be set using the East Road Gate 1 address with the Warehouse having activity attributes as a Warehouse and Goods Receipt Office. The Geo Data for SCU E100 is X1 Longitude and Latitude.
- The same Plant SPCW also contain finished product storage locations of AF00 and AF01 which is linked to another EWM warehouse of E101, but this warehouse address although the SAME but the exit gate for Outbound Delivery is via Gate 2 on the West Road. AND the SCU (Supply Chain Unit) will be created as E101 (same as the EWM warehouse E101) but will be assigned with activity attributes as a Warehouse and Shipping Office. The Geo Data for SCU E101 is X2 Longitude and Latitude.
- One Business Partner as SPCW code same as Plant code SPCW is created to be assigned to the Plant SPCW and also contain attributes as Custodian, Party Entitled to Disposal, and Ship-to Party AND the Single BP is assigned to both SCU E100 and SCU E101; as regardless of either Warehouse, the stock responsibilities of the raw materials SLoc at RD00 or RD01 OR finished goods SLoc at AF00 or AF01 are to ONE Plant SPCW.
- It is important to note that there is 1:1 relationship between the SCU (Supply Chain Unit) to the EWM Warehouse number.
- It is highly recommended to create the SCU code = EWM Warehouse number.
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Question: What is the Relationship between Custodian, Default Party Entitled to and Plant in S/4HANA?
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Answer: In the above configuration is where the PLANT to link to the Disposal Party and hence also to the Custodian.
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Question: How is the Plant generated in S/4HANA EWM?
Answer: Use Program "/SAPAPO/CREATE_LOCATION" via SA38 to Create/Generated Location for EWM for Business Partner, Plant, Shipping/Receiving Point and MRP Area.
See the following Blog Post:
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Question: Review for EWM MM-EWM Inbound Processing.
Answer: Here is an example of Inbound Delivery to EWM Storage in 2 methods:
Click to the following:
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Question: Review for EWM SD-EWM Outbound Delivery Processing.
Answer: Here is an example of Outbound Delivery to EWM processing.
Click to the following:
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Question: Review of Storage Process Control example for Inbound Delivery.
Answer: Here is an example of EWM Inbound Delivery with Storage Process Control.
Click to the following:
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Question: Review of Storage Process Control example for Outbound Delivery.
Answer: Here is an example of EWM Outbound Delivery with Storage Process Control.
Click to the following:
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
Q&A in Class (2026-01-09) S4PR1
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See the following official SAP link to Video Library for SAP S/4HANA:
See comprehensive SAP resources main page:
See the following links on official SAP resources on S4HANA:
https://blog.sap-press.com/key-differences-between-sap-ecc-and-sap-s4hana/
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Official SAP Fiori Resources:
The following are Froggy's Blog Posts on some step-by-steps of Fiori Navigation:
Official SAP Videos on SAP Fiori:
https://learning.sap.com/video-playlists/managing-the-user-experience-of-sap-s-4hana-cloud-private-edition
https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_FIORI_OVERVIEW/
https://fioriappslibrary.hana.ondemand.com/
https://www.sap.com/design-system/fiori-design-web/
https://sapui5.hana.ondemand.com/what-is-new-in-UI5/
https://sapui5.hana.ondemand.com/sdk/developing-apps-with-ui5-elements/
The following are Froggy's Blog Posts on some step-by-steps of Fiori Navigation:
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https://froggysap.blogspot.com/sap-navigation-fiori-default-values-and.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/sap-navigation-fiori-browser-2023.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/sap-fiori-save-as-new-tile-in-space-and.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/sap-fiori-fiori-app-for-fi-user-pfcg.html
Question: Review Fiori "Save as a New Tile" feature steps
Answer: In SAP Fiori, "Save as a New Tile" allows you to create a persistent shortcut to a currently running Fiori app or a filtered view of a worklist, saving your specific selections, filters, or the app's current state. Clicking this tile later will launch the app or worklist directly in that saved, pre-configured state, saving you time by eliminating the need to re-enter the same filters or settings each time.
This feature is much easier compare to the Transaction Variant in the ECC system or S/4 Backend Transaction Code. AND the Fiori feature is available for both the Classic Fiori Group as well the new "Spaces and Pages".
See the following Blog Posts on how to "Save as a New Tile" with new Filter and new Columns Display:
See the following Blog Posts on how to "Save as a New Tile" with new Filter and new Columns Display:
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Question: S/4HANA MM, PP, SD Table.
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Question: Review the Business Partner.
Answer: Classic transaction code in ECC for Vendor Master Creation/Change/Display (XK01, XK02, XK03, MK01, MK02, MK03, FK01, FK02, FK03 etc) are now Obsolete in S/4HANA which is replaced by a Single transaction code "BP". In SAP S/4HANA, the Business Partner (BP) is the central and leading object used to maintain master data for both customers and suppliers. It serves as a single point of entry for managing various types of business relationships.
• The Business Partner is used to create the following:
• The BP approach aims to harmonize master data across different SAP modules and applications, improving data consistency and simplifying data management.• BP for Vendor or Customer via "Organization" (to create Vendor or Customer)• BP for Individuals via "Persons"
• BP for Groups of People via "Groups"
Advantages:• Reduced Redundancy: Basic data like name, address, and bank details are stored centrally at the BP level, avoiding duplication.• Improved Data Consolidation: Centralized data management makes it easier to consolidate and analyze information related to business partners.• Flexibility: The BP model allows for multiple addresses, address usages, and relationships to be managed for a single BP.
Here are 2 Blog Posts using S/4 Backend and Fiori App to create the Business Partner for Vendor:
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Question: Review Purchase-to-Pay (MM) steps example in S/4HANA.
Answer:
SAP official reference for the P2P scenario:
See the following Presentations for a Basic flow of MM Purchase Requisition to Invoice Verification:
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Question: Review the S/4 "Self-Service Procurement Scenario".
In SAP S/4HANA, "Self-Service Procurement" is a streamlined process that allows employees to request goods (consumables) and services directly. The process is similar to shopping in the B2C on-line shipping and is designed empower the user to make request and perform confirm of goods receipt via simplified FIORI Apps.
Answer: See the following Blog Posts and online help for the Self-Service Procurement Scenario introduced in S/4HANA:
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/01/mm-pur-employee-self-service-with-lean.html
https://help.sap.com/docs/SelfServiceProcurementScenario/
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Lean services is newly introduced process in SAP S/4HANA to simplify service procurement. For this scenario:
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Question: Review the S/4 "LEAN Service Procurement Scenario".
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- SAP introduced Product Type Group "2" in the Material Type "SERV" that can be used to create a LEAN Service Material Master (instead of using the Service Master via AC03).
- Instead of using Service Condition, the Purchasing Info Record can be use for the LEAN Service Material.
- MIGO and ML81N is not relevant AND SAP introduce a FIORI App for the Service Entry of LEAN Service PO, but it still will create a SES (Service Entry Sheet) similar to the Service Master scenario.
- The Result the Approval of the LEAN Service will create Material Document with FICO postings.
- Invoice entry is the same for the LEAN Service PO (via MIRO).
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2024/11/sap-mm-material-type-serv-lean-service.html
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Question: Why is the "TEMPLATE" button not available on both ME51N and ME21N ?
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How to Enable the Template Functionality:
- To use the template functionality, your system requires the activation of the relevant business function. This is usually a task performed by a system administrator or SAP consultant. Activate the Business Function: The functionality is available in the business function LOG_MM_CI_3 (Logistics - Materials Management, Cross-Industry 3). Your system must have this business function implemented and activated in the configuration settings. This is a one-time configuration step for the entire SAP client.
- Ensure Proper Authorization: Once the business function is active, users may also require the appropriate authorization object M_TEMPLATE to create, change, and delete public templates. A system administrator can manage these permissions.
- Verify the SAP System Version: This feature was introduced as new functionality in SAP ECC EHP 5 (Enhancement Package 5). If your organization uses an older version, the functionality may not be available.
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Question: Review of MRP Live for MM.
Answer: See the following Presentation:
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Question: Review of Contract "Consumption" and "Leakage".
Answer: See the following demo example for Contract Consumption and Leakage
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Question: Review of an example calculation of Vendor Evaluation in S/4HANA.
Answer: SAP S/4HANA's vendor (supplier) evaluation provides continuous monitoring using both "hard facts" (like on-time delivery, quantity, quality from business documents) and "soft facts" (from questionnaires), creating scorecards for performance comparison, with configurable criteria, weighting, and real-time data processing for improved supplier management, moving beyond older systems' data batching.
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Question: Review of "Purchasing Overview" Analytics.
Answer: The SAP Fiori Procurement Overview app (App ID F1990) offers a centralized, actionable dashboard for procurement teams to monitor KPIs, analyze spend, and manage tasks like overdue purchase orders (POs) and requisitions, using smart, filterable cards for quick insights into contracts, suppliers, and material groups, simplifying data access and enabling faster, data-driven decisions within SAP S/4HANA.
See App ID F1990 (Click to Fiori LIbrary - Procurement Overview Page
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Question: Review of the new "Output Control" in S/4HANA.
Answer: For purchase order output control in SAP Fiori, the core transactional app is Manage Purchase Orders (F0842A), which allows you to view and preview outputs using the Output Parameter Determination (OPD) settings and the Manage Output Items app for processing. The Output Parameter Determination (OPD) app (often managed by configuration experts) defines how outputs are generated (channel, recipient, form), while F0842A lets users interact with those outputs (preview, retry), and the Manage Output Items (F2279) app processes them in bulk.
The main menu path for SAP S/4HANA Output Control configuration is under SPRO > Cross-Application Components > Output Control, where you'll find steps like "Manage Application Object Type Activation," "Define Output Types," and "Assign Output Channels," often linked with BRF+ rules via transaction OPD for flexible determination of outputs like emails and print forms for business documents.
See the following for steps to setup for Channel = "CHANNEL" fo a new Business Partner VENDOR.
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Question: Review of the new "Flexi Workflow" in S/4HANA.
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Answer: SAP Flexible Workflow for Purchase Orders is a modern, Fiori-based system in SAP S/4HANA that simplifies creating rule-based, multi-step approval processes for purchase orders, replacing older methods with more flexible configuration, enhanced transparency, and user-friendly management through Fiori apps like "Manage Workflows for Purchase Orders" and "My Inbox". It allows defining conditions (like value, document type) to trigger automatic approvals or assign dynamic approvers (like managers) without complex coding, improving efficiency and control.
The following shows the summary setup of "Output Control" but the focus is on Setup and Processing of "Flexi Workflow" for 2 step scenario and link to App ID F2872 in Fori Library below.
See App ID F2872 (click to fiori library - Manage Workflows for Purchase Orders).
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