What is departure rule in SAP TM-TRP - SAP Transportation Resource Planning?

SAP Term: departure rule

• Component: TM-TRP

• Component Name: SAP Transportation Resource Planning

• Description: A group of settings that determines the recurrences of scheduled departures. Departure rules are used in single-stage paths for network models in resource balancing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Departure rule is a feature of SAP Transportation Resource Planning (TM-TRP) that allows users to define the order in which shipments are loaded onto a vehicle. It also allows users to define the order in which shipments are unloaded from a vehicle. This feature helps to ensure that shipments are loaded and unloaded in an efficient manner.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the departure rule feature, users must first define the order in which shipments should be loaded onto a vehicle. This can be done by specifying the order of loading for each shipment, or by defining a general rule for all shipments. Once the order has been defined, users can then assign the departure rule to a shipment or group of shipments. This will ensure that the shipment is loaded according to the defined order.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining the order of loading for each shipment, it is important to consider factors such as weight, size, and destination. This will help to ensure that the most efficient loading order is used. Additionally, it is important to consider any special requirements that may be necessary for certain shipments, such as temperature control or hazardous materials handling. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The departure rule feature is closely related to other features of SAP Transportation Resource Planning (TM-TRP), such as route optimization and vehicle scheduling. These features can be used in conjunction with the departure rule feature to further optimize the loading and unloading process. Additionally, SAP TM-TRP also offers features such as freight cost calculation and freight document management, which can be used to further streamline the transportation process.