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

SAP Term: characteristic-based authorization

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: Based on characteristic catalogs, reading and editing of characteristic data in advanced Available-to-Promise aATP can be restricted using authorizations for individual characteristics. Characteristic-based authorizations are used in Product Allocation for restricting reading and editing of characteristic value combinations and in Alternative- Based Confirmation for restricting access to characteristics in alternative controls.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Characteristic-based authorization is a feature of SAP's CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. It allows users to control access to certain data or functions based on characteristics such as customer, material, or plant. This type of authorization helps to ensure that only authorized users can access the data or functions they need.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use characteristic-based authorization, users must first define the characteristics they want to use for authorization. This can be done in the SAP system by creating a characteristic group and assigning the desired characteristics to it. Once the characteristics have been defined, users can then assign authorization profiles to the characteristic group. These profiles will determine which users have access to which data or functions based on the characteristics they have been assigned.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up characteristic-based authorization, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary characteristics are included in the characteristic group. This will help ensure that all users have access to the data or functions they need. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update authorization profiles as needed in order to ensure that only authorized users have access to the data or functions they need.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about characteristic-based authorization in SAP's CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component, please refer to SAP's documentation on Authorization Objects and Profiles. Additionally, SAP provides a variety of online resources and tutorials that can help users better understand how to use characteristic-based authorization in their SAP system.