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

SAP Term: sequence

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: A sequence prioritizes requirements for backorder processing<>,<> based on a specific attribute for example, sold-to party in sales and stock transport orders. The attributes that can be used for the sequence are defined in the SAP S/4HANA Manage Characteristic Catalogs app, F3829.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The SAP term “sequence” is used in the context of the CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP) component. This component is used to manage the availability of materials and services for sales orders. The sequence is a numerical value that is assigned to each material or service in order to prioritize them in the ATP check. The sequence number determines which material or service will be checked first when a sales order is created. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The sequence number can be set up in the material master record or in the ATP check profile. In the material master record, the sequence number can be set up for each material or service. In the ATP check profile, the sequence number can be set up for all materials and services that are part of the ATP check. The sequence number should be set up in such a way that the most important materials and services are checked first. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the sequence numbers, it is important to consider how they will affect the performance of the ATP check. If there are too many materials and services with high sequence numbers, it can slow down the performance of the ATP check. It is also important to consider how changes to the sequence numbers will affect existing sales orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using sequences in SAP CA-ATP Available-to-Promise (ATP), please refer to SAP Help documentation.