General Setup
Set allocation defaults that help teams process shipping invoices consistently and reduce manual decisions during matching.
🚀 Opening the Setup Page
- Go to Search → type N24TC | Transport Cost Setup.
- Open the N24TC | Transport Cost Setup page.
⚙️ General
| Field |
Description |
Default Value |
| Default TC Allocation Method |
Default transport cost allocation method used in the matching wizard |
By Quantity |
🔢 Numbering
| Field |
Description |
Default Value |
| Transport Cost No. Series |
Number series used to assign user-facing document numbers to transport costs (the Document No. field). The internal technical record number is not shown to users. |
TC (created automatically) |
Allocation Methods
| Method |
Description |
| Manual |
The user manually enters allocation amounts for each line |
| By Gross Weight |
The system distributes the invoice amount proportionally to the gross weight of items from sales orders. Requires Gross Weight to be filled in on item cards |
| By Net Weight |
The system distributes the invoice amount proportionally to the net weight of items from sales orders. Requires Net Weight to be filled in on item cards |
| By Quantity |
The system distributes the invoice amount proportionally to item quantities from sales orders |
Tip
You can also change the allocation method directly in the matching wizard — the setup value only defines the default.
🧭 Actions on the Setup Page
Navigation
| Action |
Description |
| Transport Cost Prices |
Opens the global price list for all shipping agents |
| Surcharge Types |
Opens the surcharge code catalog (e.g. FUEL, ROAD) |
| Transport Surcharges |
Opens the surcharge rate list per shipping agent (fuel surcharge, road toll, etc.) |
Processing
| Action |
Description |
| Assign Transport Costs from Shipments |
Lets you select posted sales shipments and automatically create transport costs for them (status Estimated). Existing transport costs are skipped. Useful for data migration or backfilling missing costs. |
| Run Setup Wizard |
Opens the step-by-step wizard that guides you through configuring shipping agents, the price list, and the default allocation method. Also available through Assisted Setup in Business Central. |