What is cost profile in SAP TM-TRP - SAP Transportation Resource Planning?

SAP Term: cost profile

• Component: TM-TRP

• Component Name: SAP Transportation Resource Planning

• Description: A planning cost setting in your logistics system that is used for cost calculation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Cost profile is a feature of SAP Transportation Resource Planning (TM-TRP) that allows users to define and manage the cost of transportation resources. It enables users to create cost profiles for different types of transportation resources, such as trucks, ships, and planes. The cost profiles can be used to calculate the cost of a given transportation resource for a given route or shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the cost profile feature in SAP TM-TRP, users must first create a cost profile for each type of transportation resource. This can be done by entering the cost information for each resource type into the system. Once the cost profiles have been created, they can be used to calculate the cost of a given transportation resource for a given route or shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating cost profiles in SAP TM-TRP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This includes the cost of fuel, tolls, and other fees associated with the transportation resource. Additionally, it is important to keep the cost profiles up-to-date in order to ensure accurate calculations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the cost profile feature in SAP TM-TRP, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.