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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


  • 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

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