What is break-weight in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: break-weight

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A calculation method the system uses to calculate charges. The system calculates the charges by comparing and selecting the lower rate from either the actual rate range or the lower end of the next rate range. Break-weight is the weight from which it is cheaper to calculate the rate as opposed to the actual weight of the goods. One of the scales in the rate must be weight.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Break-weight is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to refer to the maximum weight of a shipment that can be loaded onto a vehicle. It is calculated by taking into account the total weight of the shipment, the weight of the vehicle, and any other restrictions that may apply. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to calculate break-weight, you must first determine the total weight of the shipment. This can be done by adding up the weights of all items in the shipment. Once you have this number, you must then subtract the weight of the vehicle from it. Finally, you must take into account any other restrictions that may apply, such as legal limits or safety regulations. Once all of these factors have been taken into account, you can calculate the break-weight for your shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating break-weight, it is important to remember that it is not just the total weight of the shipment that needs to be taken into account. You must also consider any restrictions that may apply, such as legal limits or safety regulations. Additionally, it is important to remember that break-weight is not a static number; it can change depending on the size and weight of the shipment and any other restrictions that may apply. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on break-weight and how to calculate it in SAP TM, please refer to SAP Help Portal article “Calculating Break-Weight in SAP TM”. Additionally, for more information on SAP TM in general, please refer to SAP Help Portal article “Introduction to SAP TM”.