What is additional normalized load consumption quantity in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: additional normalized load consumption quantity

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The part of the loading space of a package or resource that is consumed by products or packages, expressed in an additional standard unit of measure that can be used, for example, for special calculations. This value is converted from the unit of measure of the normalized load consumption quantity. The additional quantity can be used, for example, to show the consumption of loading space in the unit of measure of loading meters. For example, the normalized load consumption quantity is 33 europallets. This corresponds to 13,4 loading meters as the additional normalized load consumption quantity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Additional normalized load consumption quantity is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is a measure of the amount of load consumed by a shipment, which is calculated by dividing the total load quantity by the number of shipments. This normalized load consumption quantity is used to determine the cost of a shipment and to optimize the use of resources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The additional normalized load consumption quantity can be used to calculate the cost of a shipment. This calculation takes into account the total load quantity, the number of shipments, and other factors such as distance and weight. The additional normalized load consumption quantity can also be used to optimize the use of resources, such as trucks and containers, by ensuring that each shipment uses the most efficient amount of resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the additional normalized load consumption quantity, it is important to consider all factors that may affect the cost of a shipment. This includes factors such as distance, weight, and other variables that may affect the cost. Additionally, it is important to consider how different types of loads may affect the cost of a shipment. For example, if a shipment contains hazardous materials, this may increase the cost of the shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The additional normalized load consumption quantity is an important concept in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is used to calculate the cost of a shipment and to optimize resource usage. Additionally, it is important to consider all factors that may affect the cost of a shipment when calculating this value. For more information on SAP TM, please refer to SAP's official documentation.