What is planning profile in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: planning profile

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A user-specific grouping of parameters that are taken into account during transportation planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning profile in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a set of parameters that define how the system should plan transportation orders. It includes settings such as the planning strategy, the planning horizon, and the optimization criteria. The planning profile also defines which transportation resources should be used for the order, such as carriers, vehicles, and drivers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning profile is used to determine the best way to plan a transportation order. It can be used to define the order's route, determine the most cost-effective carrier, and optimize the order's delivery time. The planning profile can also be used to define which transportation resources should be used for the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning profile, it is important to consider all of the parameters that will affect the order's planning. This includes factors such as cost, delivery time, and available resources. It is also important to consider any constraints that may affect the order's planning, such as legal restrictions or customer preferences. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Transportation Management and its planning profiles, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TRANSPORTATION_MANAGEMENT/7.0/en-US