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

SAP Term: transportation charge processing

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The creation and maintenance of transportation charge documents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Transportation charge processing is a component of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that enables companies to manage their transportation costs. It allows users to calculate, monitor, and analyze transportation charges for shipments. This includes calculating freight costs, surcharges, and other related fees. It also provides visibility into the cost of each shipment and helps companies optimize their transportation costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Transportation charge processing can be used to calculate the cost of a shipment based on the origin and destination, weight, volume, and other factors. It can also be used to monitor and analyze transportation charges for shipments over time. This helps companies identify areas where they can reduce costs or improve efficiency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using transportation charge processing, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This includes the origin and destination, weight, volume, and any other relevant factors. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the data to ensure that all charges are accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Transportation charge processing is part of SAP Transportation Management (TM). Other components of TM include freight order management, route planning, and shipment tracking. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other solutions for managing transportation costs such as SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and SAP Event Management (EM).