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

ATP group - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Combination of settings for the product availability check. The ATP group has to be entered in the location-specific product master data record and maintained in SAP APO Customizing.

ATP group - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  ATP group is a component of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) module. It is used to define a group of materials that can be used to fulfill customer orders. The ATP group is used to determine the availability of materials for a customer order, and it can be used to prioritize orders based on the availability of materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The ATP group is created in the GATP module and can be assigned to a customer order. The ATP group contains the materials that are available for the order, and the system will check the availability of these materials when determining if an order can be fulfilled. The ATP group can also be used to prioritize orders based on the availability of materials. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an ATP group, it is important to consider the availability of materials and how they will affect the fulfillment of customer orders. It is also important to consider how different materials may affect the priority of orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SAP's GATP module, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information about GATP and its components.