What is tank strapping in SAP IS-OIL-DS-BDR - Bulk Distribution Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: tank strapping

• Component: IS-OIL-DS-BDR

• Component Name: Bulk Distribution Requirements Planning

• Description: The term used to describe the process whereby the quantity of a material in a storage object can be determined from the depth of material in that storage object. Accurate tank strapping requires the maintenance of a large number of linear/volumetric conversion constants. The system uses these constants to calculate a volumetric quantity from an input linear measure or tank dip.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Tank strapping is a process used in the IS-OIL-DS-BDR Bulk Distribution Requirements Planning component of SAP. It is used to calculate the volume of liquid in a tank based on the tank's height and diameter. This calculation is used to determine the amount of product that can be stored in the tank and to plan for future product distribution. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use tank strapping, the user must first enter the tank's height and diameter into SAP. The system will then calculate the volume of liquid in the tank based on these measurements. The user can then use this information to plan for future product distribution. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the tank's height and diameter into SAP, it is important to ensure that the measurements are accurate. This will ensure that the calculated volume of liquid is accurate and can be used for planning purposes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Tank strapping is just one of many processes used in IS-OIL-DS-BDR Bulk Distribution Requirements Planning. Other processes include inventory management, order management, and transportation planning.