Understanding the Shipping functional area
The functional area imports shipper and included shipment information and commercial and pro forma invoice information from an ERP system, for example, Infor LN. After the information is imported, it can be used when printing documents and labels. You can also edit and add supplemental information.
The functional area exports the processed data to . There, it is transformed into the trading partner's preferred EDI format and transferred to the connected OEM system through a communication client. Technically, the functional area uses the Shipment BOD and CarrierRoute BOD to import shipping and shipper data. It uses the Invoice BOD to import commercial and pro forma invoice information, and the ProcessShipment BOD and ProcessCarrierRoute BOD for export.