What is alternative rule in SAP SCM-APO-ATP - Global Available-to-Promise?

SAP Term: alternative rule

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Object of the rules-based availability check that is used to determine alternative substitute locations. The system considers these substitute locations as alternatives for substitute locations that were excluded from the substitution location list.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative rule is a feature of the Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It allows users to define alternative rules for ATP checks, which are used to determine the availability of materials and resources for a given order. The alternative rules can be used to override the default ATP check settings, allowing users to customize the ATP check process to meet their specific needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the alternative rule feature, users must first define the alternative rules in the system. This can be done by navigating to the Global ATP Settings screen in the SCM-APO-ATP component and selecting the “Alternative Rules” tab. From here, users can create and edit alternative rules as needed. Once the alternative rules have been defined, they can be applied to an ATP check by selecting the “Use Alternative Rule” option in the ATP check settings. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating alternative rules, it is important to consider how they will interact with other settings in the system. For example, if an alternative rule is set up to override a certain setting, it may conflict with other settings that are also set up to override that same setting. It is also important to consider how changes made in one area of the system may affect other areas. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using alternative rules in SAP's SCM-APO-ATP component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Global ATP Settings.