What is plant substitution in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

SAP Term: plant substitution

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: When running an availability check, an alternative plant can substitute a plant at which a requirement can only be partially or insufficiently confirmed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plant substitution is a feature of the SAP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component that allows a customer to substitute one plant for another when placing an order. This feature allows customers to select a different plant than the one originally specified in the order, while still ensuring that the order is fulfilled. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use plant substitution, customers must first set up the substitution rules in the SAP system. This involves specifying which plants can be substituted for each other and setting up any additional criteria that must be met for a substitution to be allowed. Once the rules are set up, customers can select a different plant when placing an order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up plant substitution rules, it is important to consider any additional criteria that may need to be met in order for a substitution to be allowed. For example, if certain products are only available from certain plants, then those plants should not be allowed to be substituted for each other. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Plant substitution is closely related to the SAP ATP component's ability to check availability across multiple plants. This feature allows customers to check availability across multiple plants before placing an order, ensuring that the order can be fulfilled even if one of the plants is out of stock.