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

SAP Term: product allocation time series

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Time series against which a check against product allocations is carried out. Product allocation quantities are offset against incoming order quantities. This time series stands for a characteristics combination from the characteristics directory of a product allocation group and should not be confused with the ATP time series.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product Allocation Time Series (PATS) is a component of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) module in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). It is used to determine the availability of products for a given time period. PATS uses historical data to predict future product availability and helps to ensure that customers receive their orders on time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  PATS can be used to determine the availability of products for a given time period. It takes into account the current stock levels, planned orders, and other factors such as lead times and delivery times. PATS can also be used to forecast future product availability and help plan for future orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using PATS, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is up-to-date and accurate. This includes stock levels, planned orders, lead times, and delivery times. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the data to ensure that it is still accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  PATS is part of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) module in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). Other components of GATP include Product Allocation Planning (PAP), Product Allocation Optimization (PAO), and Product Allocation Execution (PAE).