What is local scale in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: local scale

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A dimension of a rate that is created locally within an agreement or calculation sheet. A scale is used to define a parameter that then defines a rate. For example, if a rate depends upon distance and weight, you must define a separate scale for distance and for weight. The distance and weight scales are then used to define the rate.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Local Scale is a feature in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to define the scale of their transportation network. This feature allows users to define the geographical area in which they want to manage their transportation operations. This can be done by defining the area of operation, such as a country, region, or city. The local scale feature also allows users to define the type of transportation services they want to use, such as road, rail, air, or sea. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the local scale feature in SAP TM, users must first define the geographical area in which they want to manage their transportation operations. This can be done by selecting a country, region, or city from the list of available options. Once the geographical area has been selected, users can then define the type of transportation services they want to use. This can be done by selecting from the list of available options such as road, rail, air, or sea. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the local scale feature in SAP TM, it is important to remember that the geographical area and type of transportation services selected will determine the cost and efficiency of your transportation operations. Therefore, it is important to select an area and type of transportation services that are best suited for your business needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the local scale feature in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.0/en-US/f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a.html