SAP Integration

Connect Transportation Operations To Enterprise ERP Without Leaving Salesforce

FTM manages transportation execution inside Salesforce. SAP remains the enterprise system of record for orders, finance, customers, and enterprise reporting. Configured transportation information can flow from FTM into enterprise SAP processes as part of the broader business workflow.

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From customer order to enterprise reporting

Customer Order

Enters the transportation workflow

FTM Transportation Operations

Quoting, dispatch, execution, billing

Dispatch and Billing

Shipment execution and customer charges

SAP

Enterprise system of record

Enterprise Reporting

Operational data in enterprise context

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Transportation meets enterprise ERP

Transportation Execution And Enterprise ERP Each Stay In Their Lane

Large enterprises run SAP as the system of record for finance, customers, procurement, and enterprise reporting. Transportation teams need an operating system built for their daily workflows. FTM provides that operating system inside Salesforce, while transportation data flows into SAP as part of the broader enterprise process.

Enterprise input

The shipment requirement enters the workflow

Customer orders and shipment requirements provide the operational context transportation teams need to begin planning.

Customer order Shipment requirement

FTM transportation execution

Operations manages the work at the load level

Quote and planBuild the transportation record in Salesforce.

Dispatch and executeManage carriers, status, and shipment activity.

Prepare billingCreate customer charges from completed shipment data.

SAP enterprise ERP

Enterprise teams receive approved transportation data

SAP remains the system of record for finance, customer data, governance, and enterprise reporting.

Finance Enterprise reporting Governance

Clear ownership, connected data. Transportation teams work in FTM, while enterprise finance and reporting teams work in SAP. Each team stays in the system designed for its role.

One Example Of How Enterprise Teams Use FTM And SAP Together

A manufacturer plans outbound shipments in FTM, assigns carriers, tracks dispatch, and completes delivery. Once the transportation work is done, approved shipment and billing information flows from FTM into SAP for downstream enterprise processes including finance, reporting, and customer billing. Transportation teams work entirely in FTM. Enterprise teams receive the operational context they need inside SAP.

Separation of responsibilities

FTM Is The Transportation Operating System. SAP Is The Enterprise System Of Record.

Connecting FTM to SAP does not require replacing either system or changing how teams work. Each system manages what it is designed for, while selected operational data flows between them to support the enterprise process.

FTM Manages

Transportation operations and load management

Quoting and lane pricing

Dispatch and shipment execution

Customer charges and billing preparation

Carrier management and settlements

Operational reporting and lane-level margin

Document automation via AutoFill

SAP Manages

Enterprise orders and customer master data

Enterprise financial management and accounting

Enterprise reporting and analytics

Enterprise customer and vendor records

Enterprise governance and compliance controls

Enterprise procurement and vendor management

Neither System Replaces The Other

FTM does not replace SAP, and SAP does not replace FTM. Transportation teams need a system built for operational complexity at the load level. Enterprise teams need the governance and financial management that SAP provides. The integration connects them.

Why enterprise teams connect SAP and FTM

Enterprise Transportation Needs A Dedicated Operating System, Not An ERP Module

SAP provides enterprise-scale governance, financial management, and reporting. It is not designed to manage the daily operational complexity of transportation dispatch, carrier relationships, load planning, and billing workflows. FTM is.

Transportation operations purpose-built

FTM is designed around the daily workflows of transportation teams: quoting, dispatch, carrier management, load tracking, billing, and lane-level reporting.

Enterprise ERP alignment

Transportation data flows into SAP as part of the enterprise process, giving finance and enterprise teams the operational context they need without requiring access to FTM.

Operational consistency across the enterprise

Transportation workflows standardize inside FTM across regions and business units, while enterprise reporting and governance remain in SAP.

Reduced duplicate data entry

Shipment, billing, and operational information that exists in FTM can flow to SAP without transportation teams re-entering it in the enterprise system.

Before and after

What Changes When Transportation Connects To Enterprise ERP

Without a connection between FTM and SAP, transportation and enterprise teams work from disconnected views of the same activity. Connecting them reduces manual reconciliation and gives each team the data they need in the system they use.

Without FTM and SAP connected

Transportation data managed separately from enterprise ERP

Enterprise finance teams receive data late or manually compiled

Shipment and billing data re-entered into SAP by hand

Enterprise reporting lacks operational transportation context

Reconciliation between TMS and ERP at period close

With FTM and SAP connected

Transportation operations managed in FTM; configured data flows to SAP

Enterprise teams access transportation data inside SAP

Shipment and billing data available in SAP without manual re-entry

Enterprise reporting includes operational transportation context

Period close works from a connected data set rather than two

Document automation

AutoFill Connects Transportation Documents To The Enterprise Workflow

AutoFill can populate FTM operational and billing records from transportation documents, reducing manual entry at the point where data originates. Those records can then flow into the SAP enterprise process as part of the configured integration, without transportation teams re-entering the same information in a separate system.

From document to enterprise record

Turn transportation documents into structured records that flow through the enterprise process.

AutoFill reads the transportation document and populates operational and billing records inside Salesforce. From there, configured records enter the SAP enterprise process as part of the integration, without transportation teams logging into a separate ERP system.

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Transportation Document

FTM AutoFill

Transportation Record

Billing

SAP

Business outcomes

What Enterprise Transportation Teams Gain

Transportation operations purpose-built for the workflow

Transportation teams work in a system designed for their daily operational complexity, not inside an ERP module built for finance and procurement teams.

Reduced duplicate data entry between systems

Configured transportation information originates in FTM and flows to SAP, reducing the manual work of transferring data between transportation and enterprise teams.

Enterprise reporting with operational context

SAP enterprise reports can include transportation data from FTM, giving finance and leadership a more complete view of operational performance.

Fewer disconnected transportation records

Transportation activity managed in FTM and enterprise data in SAP can stay connected through the integration, reducing the risk of orphaned records in either system.

Faster period close with connected data

When transportation billing and shipment data is available in SAP without manual compilation, finance teams spend less time reconciling the TMS and ERP at period close.

Improved audit readiness

When transportation records originate in FTM and flow into SAP through a defined process, the audit trail is more consistent than when data is manually compiled and entered between systems.

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SAP Integration FAQ

Questions enterprise teams ask about connecting FTM and SAP.

For questions specific to your SAP environment and enterprise transportation requirements, a specialist can walk through your use case.

Talk to a Specialist

Does FTM replace SAP for transportation?

No. FTM provides transportation operations capability inside Salesforce. SAP remains the enterprise system of record for finance, procurement, customers, and enterprise reporting. The integration connects transportation execution data from FTM to the SAP enterprise process.

Does this replace SAP TM?

FTM is a Salesforce-native transportation management system. Decisions about how it relates to SAP TM depend on your enterprise architecture and which transportation management capabilities your organization uses within SAP. A specialist can discuss how FTM fits into your existing SAP environment.

What transportation data can flow from FTM to SAP?

The specific data that flows between FTM and SAP depends on the integration configuration for your environment. Shipment information, billing data, and operational records created in FTM can be connected to SAP enterprise processes as part of a configured implementation.

Does the integration support SAP S/4HANA?

Integration specifics, including SAP version compatibility, depend on your implementation requirements and SAP environment. A specialist can discuss how FTM connects with your SAP configuration.

Can FTM and SAP be deployed together for a large enterprise?

Yes. FTM is deployed across enterprise transportation operations spanning multiple countries and business units. Salesforce provides the enterprise governance, security, and multi-entity structure that large organizations require, while SAP manages enterprise finance and reporting.

Does FTM manage inventory, warehouse, or manufacturing functions?

No. FTM is a transportation management system focused on transportation operations, carrier management, dispatch, billing, and operational reporting. Inventory, warehouse, and manufacturing capabilities remain in SAP or other enterprise systems.

Do we need existing Salesforce licenses before implementing FTM?

No. Organizations can deploy FTM inside an existing Salesforce environment or launch with Salesforce provisioned as part of implementation. Existing Salesforce licenses are not required before engaging with FTM.

Enterprise transportation + SAP

See Transportation Operations Connected To Enterprise ERP

Bring one transportation workflow your enterprise team currently manages across FTM and SAP. We will show how shipment execution, billing, and operational data connect to your SAP enterprise process without requiring transportation teams to work in an ERP system.