What steps must be performed to determine the forwarding agent in a sales document?

To determine the forwarding agent in a sales document, it is essential to involve the forwarding agent partner function within the partner determination procedure of the ship-to party account group. This is crucial because the ship-to party often dictates the logistics of the delivery and, subsequently, the forwarding arrangements for shipment. The forwarding agent, being responsible for the transportation of goods, must be associated with the entity that will ultimately receive the goods.

When the forwarding agent is included in the partner determination for the ship-to party, the system can automatically identify the agent responsible for managing and executing the shipping process. This creates a seamless workflow within the sales document where all necessary parties involved in logistics are accurately reflected and managed, ensuring efficient order processing and fulfillment.

Thus, recognizing and configuring the forwarding agent partner function at this level is vital for effective supply chain management and accurate sales document processing within SAP S/4HANA.