What is alternative in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

SAP Term: alternative

• Component: CA-ATP

• Component Name: Available-to-Promise (ATP)

• Description: An alternative is a possible confirmation for a requirement in a business document for example, a sales order document. An alternative may be the confirmation for the requirement as requested in the business document but may, also, consist of one or more substitutions that may, or may not, fulfill the original requirement in its entirety. For example, valid alternatives for a requirement could be: Requirement: 40 PC of material A from plant 1 on February 1 Alternative 1: 40 PC of material A from plant 1 on February 5 Alternative 2: 40 PC of material A from plant 2 on February 1 Alternative 3: 40 PC of material B from plant 1 on February 1 Alternative 4: 40 PC of material B from plant 2 on February 1 Alternative 5: 20 PC of material A from plant 1 on February 1 and 20 PC of material B from plant 2 on February 8

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• Key Concepts: 
  CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) is a component of SAP that helps businesses manage their inventory and customer orders. It provides an alternative to traditional inventory management systems by allowing businesses to quickly and accurately determine the availability of products and services. This helps businesses to better manage their supply chain and customer service operations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) can be used to quickly and accurately determine the availability of products and services. It can be used to check the availability of items in stock, as well as the availability of services such as delivery or installation. It can also be used to check the availability of items in different locations, such as warehouses or stores. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP), it is important to ensure that all relevant information is up to date. This includes ensuring that inventory levels are accurate, as well as ensuring that customer orders are up to date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is entered into the system correctly, as this will help ensure accurate results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) is part of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) suite of products. It is designed to help businesses manage their inventory and customer orders more efficiently. Additionally, it can be integrated with other SAP components, such as SAP ERP, for a more comprehensive solution.