Split Rule
Definition
Combination of parameters that the system takes into account when it creates freight units.
Use
The system takes into account split rules when executing the following functions:
Order split based on freight units
NoteChanging split rules during planning has an effect on unplanned freight units only.
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Structure
You define the following parameters, for example, in split rules:
Parameter for Consolidation
Parameters for the Order Split
You can define the following parameters: The system applies the parameters to unplanned freight units and split remainders only.
Proportional split
This parameter defines how the system is to distribute the quantities of the individual order items to freight units during an order split (see Example of Proportional Split ).
Split quantity
Vehicle capacity
If you set the
Use Veh. Cap.
indicator, the system uses the vehicle capacity in the relevant dimension as the split quantity.Rounding quantity
Apply Manually
indicatorIf you set this indicator, the system does not automatically apply the split rule, but instead, only applies it when you choose it as part of the manual order split.
Dimensions and Units of Measurement
The dimensions
weight
and
volume
are preconfigured as default. You can define up to eight additional dimensions.
For more information, see Dimensions and Units of Measurement .
Requirements
By selecting conditions you can restrict the validity of a split rule to certain orders.
For more information about conditions, see Condition .
Note
To define split rules, on the
SAP Easy Access
screen, choose
Advanced Planning and Optimization
Transportation Planning/Vehicle Scheduling
Environment
Current Settings
Transportation Optimization
Define Split Rules.
