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

SAP Term: BOP run

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: An executed instance of the background functionality that checks the availability of multiple requirements at the same time, in a defined sequence and taking any filters into consideration, as defined in the BOP variant. A run can be simulated or scheduled for immediate execution in the Configure BOP Variant app or scheduled as a one-time or regular background job in batch mode in the Schedule BOP Run app.

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• Key Concepts: 
  BOP run stands for Backorder Processing run. It is a process in the SAP system that is used to check the availability of materials and components for a sales order. The BOP run is part of the Available-to-Promise (ATP) component in SAP. The ATP component is used to determine whether a sales order can be fulfilled or not. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The BOP run is triggered when a sales order is created or changed. The BOP run checks the availability of materials and components for the sales order and determines whether the order can be fulfilled or not. If the order cannot be fulfilled, the BOP run will suggest alternative materials or components that can be used to fulfill the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all materials and components are available before triggering a BOP run. This will ensure that the BOP run runs smoothly and accurately. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the sales order as this may affect the results of the BOP run. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The ATP component in SAP also includes other features such as Capacity Check, Quota Arrangement, and Delivery Date Determination. These features are used to further optimize the availability of materials and components for a sales order. Additionally, there are various reports available in SAP that can be used to monitor and analyze the results of a BOP run.