What is combination resource in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: combination resource

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The fixed amalgamation of one vehicle resource and one or more passive vehicle resources. Example: One tractor and two trailers that always travel together and are coupled in a fixed sequence.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Combination resource is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is a type of resource that combines two or more resources into one. For example, a combination resource could be a truck and trailer, or a truck and driver. This allows for more efficient planning and scheduling of transportation activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM, combination resources can be used to plan and schedule transportation activities. This can be done by creating a combination resource in the system and assigning it to the appropriate transportation activity. The combination resource can then be used to plan and schedule the activity in an efficient manner. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating combination resources in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that the resources are compatible with each other. For example, if you are creating a combination resource of a truck and trailer, make sure that the trailer is compatible with the truck. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the combination resource has enough capacity to handle the transportation activity. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on combination resources in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use combination resources in SAP TM.