What is restriction by own protection in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

SAP Term: restriction by own protection

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: The planned protection for a matching supply protection group that works as a restriction at a certain point in time, for demands matching the characteristics of this protection group. If a supply protection group is restricted by own protection, this can affect both demands with a requested delivery date or a material availability date that are relevant for a later point in time than the existing protection as well as demands that are relevant for an earlier point in time. A supply protection group restricted by own protection can be either outside the relevant planning horizon or outside the relevant time bucket.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Restriction by own protection is a feature of the SAP CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. It allows users to restrict the availability of certain materials or services to their own company, preventing them from being sold to other customers. This feature is useful for companies that want to ensure that their products are not sold to competitors or other unauthorized parties.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use restriction by own protection, users must first enable the feature in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component and selecting the “Restriction by Own Protection” option. Once enabled, users can then specify which materials or services should be restricted from being sold to other customers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using restriction by own protection, it is important to remember that this feature only applies to materials and services that are available in the SAP system. If a material or service is not available in the system, it cannot be restricted from being sold to other customers. Additionally, it is important to note that this feature does not prevent customers from purchasing materials or services from other sources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on restriction by own protection, please refer to the SAP Help documentation for the CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. Additionally, you can contact your local SAP support team for assistance with setting up and using this feature.