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

SAP Term: authorization characteristic

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: To define characteristic-based authorizations, you select characteristics from the catalog whose values shall be visible/ editable for authorized users only. In the Manage Characteristics app, you define these characteristics relevant for authorization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Authorization characteristic is a feature of the SAP CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. It is used to control the availability of goods and services for customers. It allows users to define rules and restrictions for the availability of goods and services, such as quantity, delivery date, and customer type. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The authorization characteristic can be used to define rules and restrictions for the availability of goods and services. For example, a user can set a rule that only certain customers can purchase a certain quantity of a product on a certain date. The authorization characteristic can also be used to restrict the availability of goods and services based on customer type, such as wholesalers or retailers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up authorization characteristics, it is important to consider the customer’s needs and preferences. For example, if a customer wants to purchase a large quantity of a product, it may be beneficial to set up an authorization characteristic that allows them to do so. Additionally, it is important to consider the customer’s delivery date when setting up authorization characteristics. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The authorization characteristic is part of the SAP CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. The ATP component is used to manage the availability of goods and services for customers. It allows users to define rules and restrictions for the availability of goods and services, such as quantity, delivery date, and customer type. Additionally, the ATP component can be used to track inventory levels and manage customer orders.