What is transportation charge item in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: transportation charge item

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The level in a freight order FO or forwarding order FWO at which the system calculates transportation charges or determines a calculation sheet or agreement. The level can be at header, item, or stage level, and is specified by the calculation level in the calculation profile during customization. For example, the calculation level is at stage level so the system generates a charge item for each stage in the FO.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A transportation charge item is a type of cost item used in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is used to represent the cost of a specific service or item related to the transportation of goods. Examples of transportation charge items include fuel, tolls, and driver wages. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Transportation charge items are used in SAP TM to calculate the total cost of a shipment. They are associated with a specific service or item and can be used to track the cost of each individual item. The total cost of a shipment is calculated by adding up all the associated transportation charge items. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new transportation charge item, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the name of the item, its unit of measure, and its associated cost. This will ensure that the total cost of a shipment is accurately calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on transportation charge items in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/6b94445c94ae495c83a19646e7c3fd56/1709%20000/en-US/f8d2f9f3d7a14b8f9a7e4d2b5f1e6d2b.html