What is beam split deck in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: beam split deck

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A type of shelf formed by a pair of horizontal joists onto which goods are placed. A beam split deck is used in a double-deck resource, such as a truck or container, and provides a second loading deck to increase resource utilization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Beam split deck is a feature in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to divide a shipment into multiple parts. This feature is useful for managing large shipments that need to be split into smaller parts for delivery. It also allows users to assign different carriers to each part of the shipment, allowing for more efficient delivery. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the beam split deck feature in SAP TM, users must first create a shipment and assign it to a carrier. Then, they can select the “Beam Split Deck” option from the menu and enter the number of parts they want to split the shipment into. Finally, they can assign different carriers to each part of the shipment and save the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the beam split deck feature, it is important to make sure that all parts of the shipment are assigned to different carriers. This will ensure that each part of the shipment is delivered on time and without any delays. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which parts of the shipment are assigned to which carriers, as this will help with tracking and managing the shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The beam split deck feature in SAP TM is related to other features such as multi-carrier shipping and multi-stop shipping. These features allow users to assign multiple carriers or multiple stops to a single shipment, allowing for more efficient delivery. Additionally, SAP TM also offers features such as route optimization and freight cost optimization, which can help users optimize their shipments for cost and time efficiency.