Explain how a shipping point is determined.

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Accepted Answer

Shipping point is determined based on various factors such as plant, storage location, shipping condition, and transportation zone.

Shipping point is a location within a plant where goods are loaded for delivery to customers.
It is determined based on the combination of plant, storage location, shipping condition, and transportation zone.
The shipping point is assigned to a sales order or delivery document based on the shipping conditions specified.
For example, if a customer requires express delivery, the system will determine the shipping point that meets the criteria for express delivery.
The shipping point also considers the availability of stock at the storage location and the transportation zone to ensure efficient delivery.

Accepted Answer

Shipping conditions + Loading group + delivery plant =shipping point.

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