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

backorder processing - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Availability check tool in APO. Using this tool, an available quantity of one or more products can be reallocated using a quantity of selected requirements. The following differentiations are made in backorder processing: Backorder processing, interactive Interactive distribution of the confirmed quantity to several orders. Backorder processing, batch Corresponds to the rescheduling in SAP R/3. Backorder processing in SAP APO has been enhanced with the following functions: Filtering is configurable Sorting is configurable Rescheduling is configurable Interactive backorder processing and batch backorder processing can be combined.

backorder processing - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Backorder processing is a feature of SAP's SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component. It allows companies to manage customer orders that cannot be fulfilled due to a lack of available inventory. The GATP component helps companies to determine the availability of inventory and prioritize customer orders based on customer requirements and business rules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Backorder processing can be used to manage customer orders that cannot be fulfilled due to a lack of available inventory. The GATP component helps companies to determine the availability of inventory and prioritize customer orders based on customer requirements and business rules. The GATP component also provides an overview of the current stock situation, allowing companies to make informed decisions about how to best manage their backorders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using backorder processing, it is important to ensure that customer orders are prioritized correctly. Companies should also consider setting up a system for tracking backorders, so that they can easily monitor the status of each order and ensure that customers are kept informed about any delays or changes in availability. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about backorder processing, please refer to SAP's documentation on the SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for managing backorders in SAP.