Maintain container with or without container unit

[SFC]

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 

[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/

[SFC]

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?