What is Manage Capacity Availability Settings in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: Manage Capacity Availability Settings

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An app to define when equipment types are free for use. For example, you can specify a factory calendar that indicates when the trucks belonging to vehicle type "40 ton truck" are free for use and when they are not.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Manage Capacity Availability Settings is a feature in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to manage the availability of capacity resources. This feature enables users to define and manage the availability of capacity resources, such as vehicles, drivers, and other resources, for transportation activities. It also allows users to define the capacity requirements for each transportation activity and to monitor the availability of capacity resources in real-time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Manage Capacity Availability Settings in SAP TM, users must first define the capacity requirements for each transportation activity. This includes defining the type of capacity resource needed, the quantity of capacity resources required, and the time period for which the capacity resource is needed. Once these requirements are defined, users can then monitor the availability of capacity resources in real-time. The system will alert users when a capacity resource is not available or when a capacity resource is overbooked. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Manage Capacity Availability Settings in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all capacity requirements are accurately defined. This will help ensure that all capacity resources are available when needed and that no capacity resources are overbooked. Additionally, it is important to monitor the availability of capacity resources in real-time to ensure that all transportation activities can be completed on time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Manage Capacity Availability Settings in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TRANSPORTATION_MANAGEMENT/9.6/en-US.