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

SAP Term: characteristic

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Criteria for selecting the product allocation. The product allocation is chosen using a combination of characteristics. The characteristic values are transferred from the sales order to the availability check. Different characteristic types exist for product allocations. The following characteristic types can be used in the sales order: characteristics from the field catalog special characteristics Transport characteristics can be used in Transport Planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A characteristic is a feature of a product or service that can be used to differentiate it from other products or services. In the context of SAP SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise (GATP), characteristics are used to define the product or service that is being offered. This includes attributes such as size, color, material, and other features that can be used to identify the product or service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use characteristics in GATP, they must first be defined in the system. This is done by creating a characteristic master record in the system. This record contains all of the information about the characteristic, including its name, description, and any other relevant information. Once the characteristic master record has been created, it can then be used in GATP to define the product or service being offered. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a characteristic master record, it is important to ensure that all of the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that GATP is able to accurately identify the product or service being offered. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to the characteristic master record, as this can affect how GATP functions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristics and how they are used in GATP, please refer to SAP's documentation on SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise (GATP). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide further information on characteristics and how they are used in GATP.