What is overdelivery tolerance in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: overdelivery tolerance

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A value specified by the user that defines the percentage by which the quantity delivered can exceed the quantity ordered and still be accepted by the system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Overdelivery tolerance in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a feature that allows customers to receive more goods than what was ordered. This feature is useful for customers who need to receive goods quickly and don't have time to wait for the exact amount of goods they ordered. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use overdelivery tolerance in SAP TM, customers must first set up the tolerance limit in the system. This can be done by going to the “Settings” tab and selecting “Overdelivery Tolerance”. Here, customers can set the maximum amount of overdelivery that is allowed for each order. Once this is done, customers can place orders and receive more goods than what was ordered, up to the tolerance limit set in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that overdelivery tolerance should only be used when absolutely necessary. This is because it can lead to higher costs for customers if they are receiving more goods than what was ordered. Therefore, it is important to set a reasonable tolerance limit that will not lead to excessive costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on overdelivery tolerance in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.5/en-US/f3d7f8a2b6c14e8f9a7d3c2b1e4d7f2a.html