What is package unit in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: package unit

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A business document that groups goods that are packaged and transported together across one or more stages. Examples: A pallet that contains cartons and is transported across several stages. A pallet that contains two cartons for different customers carton A for customer A and carton B for customer B and is transported across several stages.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A package unit is a unit of measure used in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is used to define the size and weight of a shipment, and is used to calculate the cost of shipping. Package units are typically defined in terms of volume, weight, or number of items. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, package units are used to define the size and weight of a shipment. This information is then used to calculate the cost of shipping. Package units can be defined in terms of volume, weight, or number of items. The package unit can also be used to determine the number of packages required for a shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining package units in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that the correct unit of measure is selected. This will ensure that the correct cost is calculated for the shipment. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the package unit is consistent across all shipments. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on package units in SAP TM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.5/en-US). Additionally, you can find more information on package units in the SAP Library (https://help.sap.com/doc/saphelp_tm95/9.5/en-US/f3/e7f8d2b3a711d1897e0000e8322d00/content.htm).