What is medium class in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: medium class

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The technical category that corresponds to a specific processing type in the Post Processing Framework PPF. For example, CL_SF_MAIL_PPF is the medium class for the Smart Forms Mail processing type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Medium class is a component of SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is used to define the size of a shipment, such as the number of pallets, weight, and volume. It is also used to determine the cost of a shipment based on the size and type of goods being shipped. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, medium class is used to define the size of a shipment. This can be done by entering the number of pallets, weight, and volume of the shipment. Once this information is entered, the system will calculate the cost of the shipment based on the size and type of goods being shipped. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering information for medium class in SAP TM, it is important to be as accurate as possible. This will ensure that the system calculates an accurate cost for the shipment. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in medium class over time, as this can affect the cost of a shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Medium class is related to other components in SAP TM such as freight class and mode of transport. It is also related to other components such as pricing and route determination. Understanding how these components interact with each other can help ensure that shipments are cost-effective and efficient.