What is flight schedule-based allocation in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: flight schedule-based allocation

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A transportation allocation type that you use to define capacities on schedule departure level. This transportation allocation type is usually used for master flight schedules.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Flight Schedule-based Allocation is a feature of SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to allocate shipments to flights based on the flight schedule. This feature enables users to plan and manage their transportation operations more efficiently by taking into account the flight schedule when allocating shipments. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Flight Schedule-based Allocation, users must first define the flight schedule in TM. This includes entering the flight details such as departure and arrival times, aircraft type, and capacity. Once the flight schedule is defined, users can then allocate shipments to flights based on the flight schedule. The allocation process takes into account the capacity of each flight and ensures that shipments are allocated to flights that have enough capacity to accommodate them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Flight Schedule-based Allocation, it is important to ensure that the flight schedule is up-to-date and accurate. This will ensure that shipments are allocated to the correct flights and that there is enough capacity for all shipments. Additionally, it is important to monitor the capacity of each flight in order to ensure that no shipments are overbooked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Flight Schedule-based Allocation in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TRANSPORTATION_MANAGEMENT/9.6/en-US/f3d7f8a2b7c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b7c14e8a.html