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

SAP Term: check mode

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: A setting that, together with the business event, defines the type and scope of the check, and controls consumption with forecasting. The check mode should be maintained in the location-specific product master data record. If a check mode is not provided by the calling application, the system takes this one into account. If the calling system is an SAP R/3 system, the requirement class is provided as the check mode from the SD applications. No other applications provide check modes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Check mode 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. Check mode allows users to simulate the ATP process without actually committing to the order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use check mode, users must first enter the relevant order information into the system. This includes the customer, material, quantity, and delivery date. The system will then simulate the ATP process and provide an availability check result. This result will indicate whether or not the order can be fulfilled based on the available resources and materials. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using check mode, it is important to remember that it is only a simulation and does not commit to any orders. Therefore, it is important to double-check all order information before submitting it for an availability check. Additionally, it is important to note that check mode does not take into account any external factors such as supplier lead times or transportation delays. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on check mode and other features of SAP's SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise component, please refer to SAP's official documentation or contact your local SAP representative.