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

alternative control - Overview

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: The alternative control defines if substitutions can be used and if so, which substitution scenario shall be used. The alternative control is defined for a set of characteristics that are specific for a business document class for example, sales order document, stock transport order document, delivery.

alternative control - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Alternative control is a feature of the SAP CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. It allows users to define alternative materials or alternative plants for a particular material in order to meet customer requirements. This feature helps to ensure that the customer's order is fulfilled in a timely manner, even if the original material or plant is not available. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use alternative control, users must first define the alternative materials or plants in the system. This can be done by entering the material number and plant code into the system. Once this is done, users can then assign the alternative materials or plants to a particular material in order to meet customer requirements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining alternative materials or plants, it is important to ensure that they are compatible with the original material or plant. This will help to ensure that the customer's order is fulfilled in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the alternative materials or plants, as this could affect the customer's order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use alternative control in SAP CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP), please refer to SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.