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

SAP Term: location product substitution procedure

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: A setting in Customizing for the rules-based availability check. Information about the substitution of location products is stored in a location product substitution procedure. A location product represents the concrete pairing of a location with a product. Restrictions for example, validity can be defined for each substitution. The location product substitution procedure can be assigned to one or more rules.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Location product substitution procedure is a feature of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It allows users to substitute products at a certain location with other products that are available in the same location. This helps to ensure that customers receive the product they need, even if the original product is not available. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the location product substitution procedure, users must first set up the substitution rules in the system. This includes specifying which products can be substituted and which locations they can be substituted in. Once the rules are set up, users can then select a product for substitution when creating an order. The system will then automatically substitute the product with one that is available in the same location. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up substitution rules, it is important to consider the customer's needs and preferences. For example, if a customer prefers a certain brand of product, it may be beneficial to set up a rule that only allows for substitution with products from that brand. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all substitution rules are clearly documented so that users know which products can be substituted and where. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Global Available-to-Promise component, please refer to SAP's official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_ATP/7.5/en-US