What is capacity document in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: capacity document

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A business document in freight order management that represents the load space available for transportation, for example, a freight order or a freight booking. Transportation units, for example, container units, can also represent transportation capacity if they are not created during freight unit building. A requirement document, for example, a freight unit, can be assigned to a capacity document. Capacity documents transport requirement documents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A capacity document in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a document that defines the capacity of a transportation resource, such as a truck or a train. It contains information about the maximum load capacity, the type of cargo that can be transported, and other relevant details. The capacity document is used to ensure that the transportation resource is not overloaded and that the cargo is transported safely.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, capacity documents are created and managed in the Capacity Management module. The user can define the capacity of a transportation resource by entering the details into the capacity document. This includes information such as the maximum load capacity, the type of cargo that can be transported, and other relevant details. Once the capacity document is created, it can be used to plan and manage transportation resources.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a capacity document in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will help to ensure that the transportation resource is not overloaded and that the cargo is transported safely. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update capacity documents to ensure that they are up-to-date with any changes in the transportation resource’s capacity or type of cargo that can be transported.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to create and manage capacity documents in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide detailed tutorials on how to use SAP TM for capacity management.