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

SAP Term: check control

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Setting that determines the scope of check and the control for the availability check against stock and requirements. The ATP categories, which should be included in the control in the availability check against stock and requirements, are combined in the scope of check. Valid combinations of ATP groups and business events, which exist in Logistics for availability checking, are determined in the control. The control for the availability check against stock and requirements is determined from the combination of ATP group and business event. Whether the check should be executed on location or product level, or if the checking horizon should be taken into account in the check, can also be determined.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Check control is a feature of the Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to check the availability of materials and resources for a given order. It helps to ensure that the order can be fulfilled in a timely manner and that all necessary materials and resources are available.
  
  How to use it: 
  Check control is used to check the availability of materials and resources for a given order. It can be used to check the availability of materials, resources, and other components needed to fulfill an order. The check control feature can also be used to check the availability of certain services, such as delivery or installation services.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using check control, it is important to ensure that all necessary materials and resources are available before placing an order. This will help to ensure that the order can be fulfilled in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary services are available before placing an order, such as delivery or installation services.
  
  Related Information: 
  Check control is part of the Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Other features of the ATP component include demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Additionally, SAP offers other modules related to supply chain management, such as Warehouse Management (WM), Transportation Management (TM), and Event Management (EM).