What is 'supply protection group' in SAP CA-ATP - Available-to-Promise (ATP)?

supply protection group - Overview

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: A group that is built by a combination of characteristics and their values. Protected quantities and priorities can be assigned to this group.

supply protection group - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A supply protection group is a component of SAP's Available-to-Promise (ATP) module. It is used to define the rules for how a company should handle supply and demand for a particular product or service. The supply protection group defines the criteria for when a company should accept or reject orders, as well as how much stock should be kept on hand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The supply protection group is used to set up rules for how a company should handle supply and demand for a particular product or service. The rules can be set up to determine when orders should be accepted or rejected, as well as how much stock should be kept on hand. The supply protection group can also be used to set up rules for when orders should be split into multiple shipments, and when orders should be combined into one shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the supply protection group, it is important to consider the customer's needs and preferences. For example, if the customer prefers to receive their order in one shipment, then the supply protection group should be set up to combine orders into one shipment whenever possible. Additionally, it is important to consider the lead time of the product or service when setting up the supply protection group, as this will determine how much