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

SAP Term: ATP check

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Function used to check, together with certain basic methods, if a product can be confirmed. The following basic methods exist: Product availability check The availability check is carried out against the ATP quantity. In the SAP R/3 system, this is called the availability check using ATP logic. Product allocation The availability check is carried out against product allocations. Forecast check The availability check is carried out against planned independent requirements. In SAP APO, advanced methods of the availability check exist in addition to the basic methods. For example: Combination of basic methods A sequence of basic methods to carry out the availability check for example, 1. product availability check; 2. check against product allocations is defined in the check instructions. Calling production Either Capable-To-Promise CTP or a multilevel ATP check is carried out. Rules-based availability check Rules are used to control how the system reacts after an av

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• Key Concepts: 
  ATP (Available-to-Promise) check is a component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to determine the availability of a product or service for a customer order. The ATP check is based on the current stock levels, planned receipts, and planned deliveries. It also takes into account any customer-specific requirements such as delivery dates and quantities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The ATP check is used to determine whether a customer order can be fulfilled in a timely manner. It takes into account the current stock levels, planned receipts, and planned deliveries. The ATP check can be used to determine the availability of a product or service for a customer order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the ATP check, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is taken into account. This includes the current stock levels, planned receipts, and planned deliveries. Additionally, any customer-specific requirements such as delivery dates and quantities should be taken into consideration. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The ATP check is part of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Other components of SCM include Demand Planning, Production Planning & Scheduling, and Inventory Management. Additionally, SAP offers other modules such as Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Financials (FI).