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

SAP Term: location determination

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Determination of alternative locations within the rules-based ATP check.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Location determination is a process used in SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. It is used to determine the best location from which to fulfill an order, based on factors such as cost, availability, and delivery time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Location determination is used to identify the most suitable location from which to fulfill an order. This process takes into account factors such as cost, availability, and delivery time. The system then evaluates all available locations and selects the one that best meets the criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up location determination in SAP GATP, it is important to ensure that all relevant criteria are taken into account. This includes factors such as cost, availability, and delivery time. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the system is configured correctly so that it can accurately evaluate all available locations and select the best one for each order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on location determination in SAP GATP, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO_GATP/7.5/en-US.