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

SAP Term: vertical supply protection

• Component: CA-ATP

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

• Description: A variant of supply protection that is used for planning quantities that depend on several characteristics and belong to different priorities. Demands from a lower priority group must respect protected quantities of higher priority groups. Demands from a higher priority group do not need to consider protected quantities of lower priority groups.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vertical supply protection (VSP) is a component of SAP's Available-to-Promise (ATP) module. It is used to ensure that the supply of goods and services meets the demand of customers. VSP helps to prevent overbooking and underbooking of orders, and it also helps to ensure that the right amount of goods and services are available at the right time.
  
  How to use it: 
  VSP can be used to manage the supply chain by setting up rules for how orders should be handled. For example, it can be used to set up rules for when orders should be accepted or rejected, or when orders should be placed with suppliers. It can also be used to set up rules for when orders should be shipped or delivered.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up VSP rules, it is important to consider the customer's needs and preferences. For example, if a customer wants their order delivered quickly, then it may be necessary to set up a rule that requires orders to be shipped within a certain timeframe. Additionally, it is important to consider the availability of goods and services when setting up VSP rules.
  
  Related Information: 
  VSP is part of SAP's ATP module, which also includes other components such as Availability Check (AVC), Capacity Check (CPC), and Delivery Date Check (DDC). These components work together to ensure that the supply chain is managed effectively and efficiently. Additionally, VSP can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).