In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, discrepancies in freight orders (e.g., differences in weight, quantity, or other attributes) can trigger blocks when they exceed configured tolerances. These blocks prevent certain actions until the discrepancy is resolved. According to the SAP documentation, when a discrepancy outside the tolerance is reported for a freight order:
* An execution block for the freight order (A)is set to prevent further execution steps, such as loading or departure, until the discrepancy is resolved.
* An execution block for the freight unit (B)is applied because the freight unit is directly tied to the goods being transported, and a discrepancy affects its execution status.
* An invoicing block for the freight order (E)is set to ensure that no invoicing occurs until the discrepancy is addressed, as the charges may be impacted.
The optionsC (invoicing block for the freight unit)andD (planning block for the freight order)are not typically applied:
* Invoicing blocks are generally applied at the freight order level, not the freight unit level, as invoicing is managed through freight orders or freight bookings.
* A planning block for the freight order is not relevant, as discrepancies typically affect execution or invoicing rather than planning, which occurs earlier in the process.
Reference:
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Transportation Management Study Guide: Unit 4 - Freight Order Management, Section on Discrepancy Handling and Blocking.
SAP Help Portal: Transportation Management - Discrepancy Management ().