What is 'rail junction' in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

rail junction - Overview

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The location where two or more rail routes converge or diverge.

rail junction - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Rail junction is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to refer to a physical location where two or more rail lines meet. It is used to define the route of a shipment and the associated costs. Rail junctions are also used to determine the transit time of a shipment, as well as the availability of rail services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Rail junctions are used in SAP TM to define the route of a shipment and the associated costs. When creating a shipment, users can specify the origin and destination rail junctions, as well as any intermediate rail junctions that may be necessary. The system will then calculate the transit time and cost based on the specified route. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a shipment, it is important to ensure that all necessary rail junctions are specified in order to get an accurate transit time and cost estimate. Additionally, users should be aware of any potential delays or disruptions that may occur at certain rail junctions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on rail junctions in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.6/en-US/f3d7f8a2b7c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b7c14e8a.html