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

restricted quantity - Overview

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: The amount of a material that is not available because it is protected by relevant groups.

restricted quantity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Restricted quantity is a feature of the SAP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. It allows users to limit the amount of a certain material that can be promised to customers. This helps to ensure that the material is not over-promised and that customer orders are fulfilled on time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Restricted quantity can be set up in the SAP system by going to the ATP configuration screen and setting the “Restricted Quantity” field to “Yes”. Once this is done, users can enter a maximum quantity for each material that can be promised to customers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the restricted quantity settings for each material, as this will help ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the restricted quantity settings as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the SAP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use this component.