What is general transportation cost profile in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: general transportation cost profile

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Profile that contains costs for transportation planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  General transportation cost profile is a feature of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that allows users to define and manage transportation costs for goods movements. It enables users to define different cost profiles for different types of goods movements, such as inbound, outbound, and internal. The cost profiles can be used to calculate the cost of a goods movement based on the distance traveled, weight, volume, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the general transportation cost profile feature in SAP EWM, users must first define the cost profiles in the system. This includes setting up the cost elements, such as distance traveled, weight, volume, and other factors. Once the cost profiles are defined, they can be assigned to goods movements in the system. The system will then calculate the cost of the goods movement based on the assigned cost profile. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up general transportation cost profiles in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that all relevant factors are taken into account. This includes factors such as distance traveled, weight, volume, and other factors that may affect the cost of a goods movement. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all cost profiles are regularly updated to reflect any changes in transportation costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on general transportation cost profiles in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.5/en-US.