What is trailer-unit-based settlement in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: trailer-unit-based settlement

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A setting in a forwarding agreement that enables the system to use a tailer unit as the basis for creating a single forwarding settlement document for one or more forwarding orders. In a trailer-unit-based settlement, the system creates a single forwarding settlement document for all the forwarding orders that meet the following criteria: Trailer unit is the settlement basis in the agreement Trailer unit is planned for the freight unit stage Freight unit stage is planned for the trailer unit

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• Key Concepts: 
  Trailer-unit-based settlement is a feature of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows for the settlement of transportation costs based on trailer units. This feature enables customers to accurately calculate and settle transportation costs based on the number of trailer units used in a shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use trailer-unit-based settlement, customers must first configure the feature in SAP TM. This includes setting up the trailer unit type, defining the cost elements, and assigning the cost elements to the trailer unit type. Once configured, customers can then enter the number of trailer units used in a shipment and the system will automatically calculate and settle the transportation costs based on the number of trailer units used. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring trailer-unit-based settlement, it is important to ensure that all cost elements are correctly assigned to the trailer unit type. This will ensure that all costs associated with a shipment are accurately calculated and settled. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is entered into the system when entering a shipment, such as the number of trailer units used and any additional costs associated with the shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on trailer-unit-based settlement in SAP TM, please refer to SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed information on how to configure and use this feature in SAP TM.