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

calculation profile - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: A profile in which conditions for example, consumption limit under which a rules-based availability check is considered to be successfully executed are defined. These conditions are valid for all combinations of substitute product and substitute location for the current rule.

calculation profile - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Calculation profiles are used in SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Calculation profiles are used to define the parameters for calculating the availability of a product in a given location. This includes the time frame for the calculation, the type of availability check, and the type of product availability that is being checked. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Calculation profiles are used to define the parameters for calculating the availability of a product in a given location. This includes the time frame for the calculation, the type of availability check, and the type of product availability that is being checked. The calculation profile can be set up in the GATP component of SCM-APO-ATP. Once set up, it can be used to determine the availability of a product in a given location. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a calculation profile, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as time frame, type of availability check, and type of product availability. This will ensure that the calculation profile is set up correctly and will provide accurate results. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that different types of products may require different types of calculation profiles. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up calculation profiles in SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component