What is rule strategy in SAP SCM-APO-ATP - Global Available-to-Promise?

SAP Term: rule strategy

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: A Customizing setting for the rules-based availability check. A rule strategy includes all valid condition types for a rules-based availability check, and thereby also indirectly determines the selection of possible rules. A rule strategy is identified by the activation parameters technical action type, business transaction and action type from the OLTP system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Rule strategy is a feature of the Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It allows users to define rules for how ATP should calculate availability and prioritize orders. The rules can be based on customer, product, or other criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use rule strategy, users must first define the rules they want to use. This can be done in the ATP Rule Strategy Maintenance screen. Once the rules are defined, they can be applied to orders in the ATP Check screen. The rules will then be used to calculate availability and prioritize orders accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining rules, it is important to consider how they will interact with each other. For example, if two rules conflict with each other, it may cause unexpected results. It is also important to consider how the rules will affect performance, as complex rules can slow down the ATP process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on rule strategy and other features of Global ATP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.