What is 'planning horizon' in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

planning horizon - Overview

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: Planning period in which transportation activities are to be executed.

planning horizon - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The planning horizon in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is the time period for which the system plans transportation activities. It is used to define the start and end dates of the planning process, and it determines the time frame in which the system will consider transportation activities. The planning horizon can be set to a specific date range or to a rolling window of days. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning horizon can be set in the SAP TM system by navigating to the “Planning Horizon” tab in the “Transportation Planning” section. Here, you can enter a start and end date for the planning horizon, or you can select a rolling window of days. Once you have set the planning horizon, you can begin the transportation planning process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the planning horizon, it is important to consider how far into the future you need to plan for. If you are only interested in short-term transportation activities, then a shorter planning horizon may be appropriate. However, if you need to plan for longer-term activities, then a longer planning horizon may be necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using the planning horizon in SAP TM, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Transportation Planning. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks