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

SAP Term: location determination procedure

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: A setting for the rules-based availability check. Information about the substitution of locations is stored in the location determination procedure. Restrictions for example, validity can be defined for each location determination. The location determination procedure is associated with a rule.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Location determination procedure is a feature of 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: 
  The location determination procedure is used to determine the best location from which to fulfill an order. It takes into account factors such as cost, availability, and delivery time. The procedure can be configured to take into account additional factors such as customer preferences or specific requirements. Once the best location has been determined, the order can be fulfilled from that location. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the location determination procedure, it is important to consider all relevant factors that may affect the decision. This includes factors such as cost, availability, delivery time, customer preferences, and any specific requirements. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the procedure is regularly updated to reflect any changes in the environment or customer preferences. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to configure and use the location determination procedure.