# 'Add Shipping Cost to Sales Order' Plugin

1. Ensure that the ‘Add Shipping Cost to Sales Order’ is installed and configured. (<mark style="color:orange;">Setup > Plugin Store</mark>)
2. Create a Shipment from the Sales Order.&#x20;
3. Enter shipping cost if known, if not known, leave blank or enter a placeholder amount.&#x20;
4. If connected to a shipping vendor, the shipping cost will be automatically populated when Shipment marked as shipped.&#x20;
5. Save.&#x20;
6. Return to the original Sales Order and you will see a line item called ‘SHIPPING\_COST’ has been added to the line item table.&#x20;

If the order qualifies for free shipping then no shipping charge is added to the invoice.

#### Factors Affecting Shipping Cost:

Cubic Volume/Weight: The space occupied in the shipping vehicle affects the cost.

Destination: The cost varies based on the shipping destination.

Speed: Expedited shipping options may incur additional charges.

Final Cost Arbitrariness: The exact shipping cost may be arbitrary or pre-determined by certain criteria.