What is container unit in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: container unit

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A business document that represents either a transportation demand of one or several containers or the capacity provided by one container or several containers that are shipped together.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A container unit is a unit of measure used in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is used to define the size and capacity of a container, such as a truck, trailer, or railcar. The container unit is used to determine the amount of goods that can be transported in a single shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, the container unit is used to define the capacity of a container. This information is then used to determine the number of goods that can be shipped in a single shipment. The container unit can also be used to calculate the cost of shipping goods. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining the container unit in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that the capacity of the container is accurately defined. This will ensure that the correct number of goods can be shipped in a single shipment and that the cost of shipping is accurately calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The container unit is closely related to other units of measure such as volume and weight. It is important to understand how these units are related in order to accurately calculate the cost of shipping goods. Additionally, it is important to understand how different types of containers can affect the cost of shipping goods.