SAP TM · Load planning
Load planning constraints versus real dock and vehicle capacity
Plans that ignore dock windows or vehicle cube look optimal on screen and fail in the yard.
Meaning
Load planning uses vehicle resources, compartments, and constraints. Misaligned master data produces infeasible loads or sequence conflicts.
Likely business context
Retail and FMCG DCs with mixed fleet and agriculture bulk shipments both need realistic vehicle and dock models.
Resolution path
- Validate vehicle groups, dimensions, and multi-stop sequencing assumptions.
- Align dock and yard calendars with carrier appointment reality.
- Check compatibility of products and packaging with compartment rules.
- Trace one bad plan: requirement → stage → load → execution event.
When to escalate
Yard management and external dock scheduling tools may require integration review beyond standard TM.
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