What is weight capacity in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: weight capacity

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The maximum amount of cargo that can be loaded on a transportation resource.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Weight capacity in SAP Transportation Management (TM) is a feature that allows users to define the maximum weight of a shipment. This helps to ensure that the shipment does not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle or carrier used for transportation. It also helps to ensure that the shipment is within the legal limits for weight and size. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Weight capacity can be set up in SAP TM by defining the maximum weight for each shipment. This can be done in the Shipment Planning screen, where users can enter the maximum weight for each shipment. The system will then automatically check if the shipment exceeds this limit and alert users if it does. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up weight capacity in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that the maximum weight is set correctly. This will help to ensure that shipments are within legal limits and do not exceed the capacity of the vehicle or carrier used for transportation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Weight capacity is just one of many features available in SAP TM. Other features include route optimization, freight cost calculation, and shipment tracking. All of these features help to make transportation management more efficient and cost-effective.