What is product availability check in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

SAP Term: product availability check

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: A function for checking the availability of a product, based on the ATP quantity The ATP quantity ATP = Available-to-Promise is calculated based on storage stock, planned receipts production orders, purchase orders, planned orders, and so on, and planned issues sales orders, deliveries, reservations, and so on. In the product availability check, the stock and planned goods movements to be considered are dynamically checked either with or without the checking horizon, according to the activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product availability check is a component of SAP's Available-to-Promise (ATP) module. It is used to determine the availability of a product for a customer order. The system checks the stock levels, planned receipts, and planned deliveries to determine if the requested quantity of a product can be fulfilled. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Product availability check is used to ensure that customer orders can be fulfilled. The system checks the stock levels, planned receipts, and planned deliveries to determine if the requested quantity of a product can be fulfilled. If the requested quantity cannot be fulfilled, the system will suggest alternative products or suggest splitting the order into multiple shipments. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using product availability check, it is important to keep in mind that the system only checks for available stock and does not take into account any other factors such as production capacity or delivery times. It is also important to note that product availability check only works for products that are already in stock and not for products that need to be manufactured or sourced from suppliers. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Product availability check is part of SAP's Available-to-Promise (ATP) module which also includes features such as order promising, order scheduling, and delivery scheduling. It is important to note that product availability check is only one component of ATP and should be used in conjunction with other components for a comprehensive view of customer orders.