What is freight group in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: freight group

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A collection of freight units that are shipped together on at least one stage as part of the same delivery. &Example& A supplier delivers two freight units from two different source locations to two different destination locations. For customs purposes, however, the two freight units are to be shipped together on at least one stage as part of the same delivery.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A freight group is a component of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to group together different freight costs and services. It is used to define the cost structure of a shipment, including the cost of transportation, handling, and other related services. The freight group also allows users to assign different cost elements to different shipments, making it easier to track and manage costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the freight group in SAP TM, users must first create a freight group in the system. This can be done by entering the relevant information such as the name of the freight group, the cost elements associated with it, and any other relevant information. Once the freight group has been created, it can then be assigned to shipments in order to define their cost structure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a freight group in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered correctly. This will help ensure that the cost structure of shipments is accurately defined and tracked. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the freight group over time in order to ensure that all shipments are correctly assigned the correct cost structure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use freight groups in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and tips on how to use freight groups in SAP TM.