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

SAP Term: Capable-to-Promise

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Function of Global ATP. CTP means calling Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling PP/DS when the requested product is not fully available. During the ATP check, receipt elements are created in SAP APO. These can be planned orders or purchase requisitions. The material availability of component requirements for planned orders is checked using pegging in liveCache. Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling can be called using the basic methods or using the rules-based ATP check. In Customizing for the basic methods check instructions it is possible to define the production type for example, production first or availability check first, then production and the production time. In the rules-based ATP check, production is configured using the location determination activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Capable-to-Promise (CTP) is a feature of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module that helps companies determine whether they can fulfill customer orders. CTP uses a combination of inventory, production, and transportation data to calculate the availability of products and services. It also takes into account any constraints such as capacity, lead times, and delivery dates. 
  
  How to use it: 
  CTP can be used to determine the availability of products and services for a given customer order. It takes into account any constraints such as capacity, lead times, and delivery dates. The CTP feature can also be used to generate an availability report that shows the availability of products and services for a given customer order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using CTP, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is up-to-date and accurate. This includes inventory levels, production schedules, and transportation data. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all constraints are taken into account when calculating the availability of products and services. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component of SAP's APO module is closely related to CTP. GATP helps companies determine the availability of products and services across multiple locations. It takes into account any constraints such as capacity, lead times, and delivery dates. GATP also helps companies optimize their supply chain by providing visibility into inventory levels across multiple locations.