Automated reconciliation
Process Automation Toolset
Turning logistics execution into reliable SAP processes
Logistics execution rarely happens exactly as planned: Volumes vary, temperatures change, deliveries differ from expectations and data arrives from multiple sources. In many SAP landscapes, this leads to manual corrections, delayed postings and time-consuming reconciliation work.
PAT is designed to overcome this challenge. As part of SAP S/4HANA SDM, the Process Automation Toolset uses rule-based artificial intelligence to automate the processing of execution data so logistics events are translated into accurate, consistent SAP documents without manual intervention.
What PAT does in practice
PAT processes execution information such as load and delivery confirmations to turn them into a correct sequence of SAP postings. It applies predefined business rules and decision logic to automatically accommodate real-world variations such as gains and losses, temperature effects and density changes. This rule-based approach ensures operational decisions are made consistently and transparently, with no need for manual interpretation.
The key benefits of PAT
PAT turns logistics execution events such as load confirmations and delivery confirmations that are received from external systems into correct SAP postings with zero manual steps. This reduces back-office effort and speeds up processing.
By applying clearly defined business rules, PAT automatically accounts for gains, losses, temperature effects and density changes. This ensures reliable and repeatable outcomes across various logistics scenarios.
Rule-based logic means every posting is fully traceable and explainable. PAT users can see how a result was reached, while auditors can follow the logic with no ambiguity.
PAT handles routine postings and checks automatically, so teams focus only on true exceptions. This lowers the number of necessary manual corrections and reduces dependence on spreadsheets or ad-hoc adjustments for significant cost savings.
PAT works with data from multiple sources, including terminals, carrier systems, onboard units and manual inputs, and integrates them into SAP environments in a structured and controlled way. A central control panel allows for real-time status monitoring and issue resolution.
PAT is built to handle the specific characteristics of bulk and bottled gas logistics, including unique measurement, handling and stock posting requirements. This supports SAP environments in industries where bottled gas plays a key operational role.
Rule-based automation for real-world logistics
PAT uses rule-based intelligence to process execution data consistently and transparently. Instead of opaque or self-learning algorithms, it relies on clearly defined business rules that reflect contractual agreements, operational thresholds and regulatory requirements – for predictable, explainable and easy-to-trace outcomes.
Designed for use with real-world logistics scenarios, PAT processes data from multiple sources, including terminals, carriers, onboard units and manual inputs. Incoming information is translated, mapped and validated before being processed, allowing variations in execution to be handled reliably with no need for manual intervention.
A central control panel allows users to monitor processing status, identify issues and reprocess transactions once data has been corrected. This combination of rule-based logic and controlled data handling makes PAT well suited to complex logistics networks with multiple partners, formats and operational variations.
Integrates directly into SAP S/4HANA SDM and SAP S4SCSD as standard.
Gives dispatch teams insight into expected freight costs at the exact point where planning decisions are made.
Calculates costs per scheduled trip, supporting realistic comparisons between planning options.
Runs directly within IDM with no need for additional tools or manual calculations.
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