External Packing Software?

[Former Member]

We are considering the idea of using external software which would pack our deliveries.  This would allow all the packing logic to be centralized in the external software, and allow both our SAP system, and the systems of our third-party logistics provider to connect.  Does anyone have any experience in this?  Any recommendations of software that can accomplish complex packing?

Thanks,

Dan

[former_member186385]

Hi Daniel,

Using Message type SHPMNT and Basic type SHPMNT05 you can get it done

create a Output type with Transmission medium as ALE/IDOC for Delivery Application V2

Maintain Partner Profiles from SAP system to third party external software using IDOC processing

once a Idoc triggers from External system to SAP system will automatically creates Packing

check in the standard Function module  "IDOC_INPUT_SHPMNT

In the configuration of your Delivery document type, you should check File "automatic packing"

This information is just to start with, you can further explore on which field and which segments go be used using the above mentioned FM

regards,

santosh

[Former Member]

Santosh,

I appreciate your reply.  I agree, for integration to SAP, it makes alot of sense to bring in the data via IDoc.  Do you know of any third-party applications that perform packing?  Part of our review is determining what external solution to use.

Thanks,

Dan