What is automatic release to shipment in SAP SCM-APO-VS - Vehicle Scheduling?

SAP Term: automatic release to shipment

• Component: SCM-APO-VS

• Component Name: Vehicle Scheduling

• Description: All orders that automatically become shipments without running through the Optimizer. These are orders of a size defined as being too small for the Optimizer or of a size defined as exceeding what could be processed in an optimization run. The size of the shipment determines whether it is a "packet shipment" too small for the Optimizer, or whether it exceeds the size that can be processed by the Optimizer and is converted to another shipment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Automatic Release to Shipment is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling that allows users to automatically release shipments for delivery. This feature helps to streamline the process of releasing shipments, reducing the amount of manual work required. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Automatic Release to Shipment, users must first set up the feature in the system. This includes setting up the release criteria, such as the delivery date and time, and any other relevant parameters. Once this is done, users can then select the shipments they wish to release and click the “Release” button. The system will then automatically release the selected shipments for delivery. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up Automatic Release to Shipment, it is important to ensure that all relevant parameters are set correctly. This will help ensure that only shipments that meet the criteria are released for delivery. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the release criteria to ensure that it is still relevant and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Automatic Release to Shipment, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and tips on how to use this feature.