What is charge line in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: charge line

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A line item of a charge item. There can be more than one charge line for a charge item, depending on various criteria, for example, charge type and resolution base. &Example& You have a forwarding order with three packages that uses a calculation sheet line item with ‘Package’ as the resolution base. Therefore the system generates a separate charge line under the charge item for each package.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A charge line is a component of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to define and manage the costs associated with a shipment. It is used to calculate the total cost of a shipment, including freight, fuel surcharges, and other fees. The charge line also allows users to track and analyze the cost of each shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the charge line in SAP TM, users must first define the cost elements associated with a shipment. This includes the type of freight, fuel surcharges, and any other fees associated with the shipment. Once these elements are defined, users can then enter the cost information into the charge line. The charge line will then calculate the total cost of the shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering cost information into the charge line, it is important to be as accurate as possible. This will ensure that the total cost of the shipment is accurately calculated. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all costs associated with a shipment in order to analyze and compare costs over time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The charge line is just one component of SAP TM. Other components include freight contracts, rate management, and route optimization. All of these components work together to provide users with an efficient and cost-effective way to manage their transportation needs.