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		<Title xmlns:ssa="http://www.ssaglobal.com" xmlns:HTML="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">The use of volume and weight classes</Title>
		<Keyword><Level1>volume</Level1>
		</Keyword>
		<Keyword><Level1>weight</Level1>
		</Keyword>
		<Keyword><Level1>master data</Level1>
		</Keyword>
	</Header>
	<GeneralSection><Paragraph>A volume is allocated to a range of volumes, for example, from 1 gal to 10 gal. Volume classes can be used to determine the planning group of freight order lines.</Paragraph>
		<Paragraph>A weight class is allocated to a range of weights, for example, from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs.</Paragraph>
		<Paragraph>A class code is a code used to identify volume classes and weight classes.</Paragraph>
		<Paragraph>A volume class or weight class consists of the following components:</Paragraph>
		<List><ListItem>Range with from and to values</ListItem>
			<ListItem>Class code</ListItem>
			<ListItem>Description</ListItem>
		</List>
		<Paragraph>You can maintain the from and to values in the <GUIRef href="/baanerp/fm/fmd/fmfmd0190m000" role="session">Weight and Volume Classes (fmfmd0190m000)</GUIRef> session, and the class codes and descriptions in the <GUIRef href="/baanerp/fm/fmd/fmfmd0195m000" role="session">Class Codes (fmfmd0195m000)</GUIRef> session.</Paragraph>
		<Paragraph>You can use volume and weight classes to determine the planning group to which freight order lines must be allocated. For example, if the weight of the item listed on a freight order line matches the weight class defined in the plan matrix of planning group A, the freight order line is allocated to planning group A.</Paragraph>
		<Paragraph>Volume and weight classes can also serve as factors to determine the choice of carrier that is to transport particular goods. For example, a carrier transports the goods on freight order lines of a particular weight class, because this weight class and the carrier are included in the same plan matrix.</Paragraph>
	</GeneralSection>
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