What is protected quantity in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

SAP Term: protected quantity

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: The amount of a material planned for a specific group that must be respected by demands of equal or lower priority groups.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Protected quantity is a feature of the Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of SAP. It allows users to reserve a certain amount of stock for a specific customer or order, ensuring that the customer will receive the goods they need. This helps to prevent overbooking and stock shortages. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use protected quantity, users must first set up the ATP component in their SAP system. This includes defining the rules for protected quantity, such as the amount of stock that can be reserved for each customer or order. Once this is done, users can then reserve the desired amount of stock for a particular customer or order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the rules for protected quantity are set up correctly in order to prevent overbooking and stock shortages. Additionally, it is important to monitor the protected quantity regularly to ensure that it is not exceeded. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using protected quantity in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Available-to-Promise (ATP).