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

SAP Term: multilevel ATP check

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Function of Global ATP. In the multilevel ATP check, the ATP check is called from the SAP R/3 sales order SD, for example, for the end product. Depending on the production time that has been set, the BOM explosion is triggered within the ATP check. The BOM is exploded gradually, taking configuration that possibly exists into account. The component requirements are then checked in accordance with the basic methods that are configured in the check instructions. This process may be carried out over all BOM levels. The following functions are supported: Scope of check in the product availability check Check against forecast Rules-based ATP check product substitution and location determination at component level In contrast to Capable-To-Promise CTP, in the multilevel ATP check, no receipt elements are created in the liveCache order network during the check. Receipt elements are only generated later via a conversion of the ATP tree structure in PP/DS.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Multilevel ATP check is a feature of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to determine the availability of a product or service for a customer order. The multilevel ATP check considers all relevant factors, such as inventory, production, and transportation, to determine the availability of the product or service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The multilevel ATP check is used to determine the availability of a product or service for a customer order. The ATP check considers all relevant factors, such as inventory, production, and transportation, to determine the availability of the product or service. The ATP check can be used in both manual and automated processes. In manual processes, the user can enter the customer order information and the ATP check will return an availability status. In automated processes, the ATP check can be integrated into other systems to provide an automated response. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the multilevel ATP check, it is important to ensure that all relevant factors are considered. This includes inventory levels, production schedules, and transportation times. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the customer order information is accurate and up-to-date in order to get an accurate availability status. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The multilevel ATP check is part of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Other features of this component include demand planning, supply network planning, and inventory optimization. Additionally, SAP offers other components related to supply chain management such as Warehouse Management (WM), Transportation Management (TM), and Event Management (EM).