What is Configure Custom BOP Sorting in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

SAP Term: Configure Custom BOP Sorting

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: An app that enables the order fulfillment manager to define a specific logic for sorting requirements when simple alphanumeric sorting is not suitable, for example when sales orders are to be sorted by customer importance rather than customer name.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Configure Custom BOP Sorting Component is a feature of SAP's Available-to-Promise (ATP) module. It allows users to customize the sorting of ATP checks for better performance and accuracy. The sorting component can be configured to sort by customer, material, plant, and other criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Configure Custom BOP Sorting Component, users must first define the sorting criteria in the ATP configuration. This can be done by selecting the desired sorting criteria from the list of available options. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then run ATP checks with the custom sorting component enabled. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the custom sorting component, it is important to consider the performance implications of each sorting option. For example, if a user is running multiple ATP checks at once, it may be beneficial to sort by customer or material first in order to reduce processing time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Configure Custom BOP Sorting Component is part of SAP's Advanced Available-to-Promise (AATP) module. AATP provides additional features such as multi-level ATP checks and dynamic availability checks. Additionally, AATP can be used in conjunction with other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).