What is temporary reservation in SAP CA-RT-CAR-OAA - Omnichannel Article Availability?

SAP Term: temporary reservation

• Component: CA-RT-CAR-OAA

• Component Name: Omnichannel Article Availability

• Description: A reservation that is created automatically for the articles in an online store customer's cart. The temporary reservation is created when the customer goes to checkout. It reduces the quantities available to subsequent requests.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Temporary reservation is a feature of the CA-RT-CAR-OAA Omnichannel Article Availability component of SAP. It allows customers to reserve an item for a limited period of time, usually up to 24 hours, while they decide whether or not to purchase it. This feature helps to ensure that customers have access to the items they need and prevents them from being sold out.
  
  How to Use It: 
  To use the temporary reservation feature, customers must first select the item they wish to reserve. They can then enter their contact information and select a time frame for the reservation. Once the reservation is complete, the customer will receive a confirmation email with details about their reservation. The customer can then decide whether or not to purchase the item within the allotted time frame. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that temporary reservations are not guaranteed and can be cancelled at any time. Customers should also be aware that some items may not be available for temporary reservation due to limited stock or other factors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about temporary reservations, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the CA-RT-CAR-OAA Omnichannel Article Availability component. Additionally, customers can contact their local SAP representative for more information about how to use this feature.