What is equipment category in SAP TM-ADP-CSL - Container Shipping Line?

SAP Term: equipment category

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: A group of equipment with similar attributes, for example: Containers Chassis Container Handling Equipment Vehicles

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• Key Concepts: 
  Equipment category is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to refer to the type of container used for shipping. In the TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component, equipment categories are used to define the type of container that will be used for a particular shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use equipment categories in the TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component, users must first define the equipment categories in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Equipment Categories” tab in the TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component and entering the relevant information. Once defined, users can then assign an equipment category to a shipment by selecting it from a dropdown list when creating or editing a shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining equipment categories, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This includes details such as size, weight, and other characteristics of the container. This will ensure that the correct container is assigned to each shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on equipment categories in SAP Transportation Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.6/en-US/f3d7f8a2b3e14c8a9f7d2b5f1e4d6c2a.html