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

SAP Term: forecast

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: All activities for determining the demand program in Demand Management. The following strategies can be used with the forecast check: anonymous make-to-stock production planning with final assembly planning without final assembly planning with planning material planning at assembly level production by lot size for sales or stock orders make-to-order production

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• Key Concepts: 
  Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) is a component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to forecast the availability of materials and services in order to meet customer demand. The ATP component helps to ensure that the right amount of materials and services are available at the right time, while also taking into account any potential supply chain disruptions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The ATP component can be used to create a forecast of future demand for materials and services. This forecast can then be used to plan for future production and procurement activities. The ATP component also allows users to monitor the current availability of materials and services, as well as any potential supply chain disruptions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the ATP component, it is important to ensure that the forecast is accurate and up-to-date. This can be done by regularly reviewing the forecast and making any necessary adjustments. Additionally, it is important to consider any potential supply chain disruptions when creating the forecast. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Global Available-to-Promise (ATP), please refer to SAP's official documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_ATP/7.5/en-US