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

rule type - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: Setting in integrated rule maintenance. The rule type determines the behavior of a rule. It specifies if a list of location products is or is not included in a substitution list. There are three rule types: inclusive, exclusive, and alternative.

rule type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Rule type is a feature of the Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Rule type is used to define the criteria for determining the availability of a product or service. It is used to determine the availability of a product or service based on factors such as inventory, production, and delivery times. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Rule type can be used to define the criteria for determining the availability of a product or service. This can be done by setting up rules that specify the conditions that must be met in order for a product or service to be available. For example, a rule type can be set up to specify that a product must have an inventory level of at least 10 units in order to be available. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up rule types, it is important to consider all relevant factors that may affect the availability of a product or service. This includes factors such as inventory levels, production times, and delivery times. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the rules are set up in such a way that they accurately reflect the current availability of a product or service. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on rule types and how they are used in SAP's SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise component, please refer to SAP's