What is product allocation step in SAP SCM-APO-ATP - Global Available-to-Promise?

SAP Term: product allocation step

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Setting that determines in which steps the availability check against allocations is carried out. This means that the check against different allocations can be executed for various characteristics combinations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product Allocation Step is a component of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) module in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It is used to determine the availability of a product for a customer order. The Product Allocation Step checks the availability of the product in the warehouse and allocates it to the customer order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Product Allocation Step is used to check the availability of a product in the warehouse and allocate it to a customer order. The system checks the availability of the product in the warehouse and then allocates it to the customer order. The system also checks for any restrictions on the product, such as minimum order quantity or maximum order quantity, and applies them to the customer order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Product Allocation Step, it is important to ensure that all restrictions on the product are taken into account. This includes minimum order quantity, maximum order quantity, and any other restrictions that may apply. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all products are allocated correctly and that no products are over-allocated or under-allocated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Product Allocation Step is part of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) module in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It is used to determine the availability of a product for a customer order. For more information on SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) module, please refer to SAP's official documentation.