Maintain container with or without container unit

[SFC3]

Hi all, I know with the multimodal functionality in SAP S/4HANA 2023 FSP02, we can create/assign containers and initiate creation of freight orders for pick up and delivery. I can see a number (like an internaly number of 10000) being assigned for each containers created. Can I check whether there is a way for me to view the container details outside of the freight booking app? Is there an app to view this?

I also have a requirement to have the containers created first and assigned later when the FUs are created due to special customer scenario. Is there a way for me to create the containers as an independent object first? I have been playing with container units and was able to create container units with the containers underneath. I was able to introduce multiple stops and assign the different legs to freight orders and freight bookings to track the movements of the containers. However, I am wondering whether I can achieve the same without the use of TU, i.e. container units?

Appreciate clarifications on the above.

Cheers

SFC 

[Ajit_Routray · Accepted solution]

Hi @SFC3 ,

My previous post was for physical tracking inside the business premises...

"Can I check whether there is a way for me to view the container details outside of the freight booking app? Is there an app to view this?" " Is there a way for me to create the containers as an independent object first?"

-> These below apps to create explicit container unit then assign resource and registration/Container serial number... for tracking

"However, I am wondering whether I can achieve the same without the use of TU, i.e. container units?"->  May be yes or no, Personally I see the benefit of plan or track with exact container code (Registration Number maintained in )

Assign to resource and Registration Number would be benefit in planning and also if business wants to plan and track things in yard (Complete physical movement / fully track without any delay...), you can add yard logistics and you can benefit (see available check-in/check out/empty/loaded/loading process/cleaning/...etc in yard). 

Please let us know if you have further questions...

Kind Regards,

Ajit

[SFC3 · Accepted solution]

Hi Ajit, thanks for the screenshot. So, it seems that I still have to use the container unit and I did had a go with that prior to your response so was good to get confirmation from your end.

[Ajit_Routray]

Hi @SFC3 

Please see this video, link  and let us know further if any questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3DHiadWVY

Integration with TM:

https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_YARD_LOGISTICS/6b743a3f2b1a4cf3a2b8941d22a4b5c2/3f70f2550dd0fb37e10000...

Kind Regards,

Ajit

[umasaral]

Hi 

In SAP S/4HANA 2023 FSP02, to view container details outside of the Freight Booking app, you can use the Freight Order Management (FOM) app or Custom Reports to query container information. Regarding your requirement to create containers independently and assign them later, you can use the Container Management functionality, which allows creating containers as standalone objects and then assigning them to Freight Orders or Freight Units later. To achieve this without using Container Units (CUs), you may need to explore Custom Configurations or adjust the container assignment process in Freight Order Management to meet your specific scenario. Here some direct links for you to refer to:

1. [SAP Help Portal - S/4HANA Documentation]https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_S4HANA/2023/en-US

2. [SAP Community - Freight Order Management Discussion]

https://community.sap.com/topics/supply-chain-management

3. [SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library]

https://fioriappslibrary.hana.ondemand.com/

[SFC3]

Hi, would you be able to provide a screenshot of the Container Management functionality you mentioned as I could not find the app from both the SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library and our SAP S/4HANA system?