What is sequence of product allocation procedures in SAP SCM-APO-ATP - Global Available-to-Promise?

SAP Term: sequence of product allocation procedures

• Component: SCM-APO-ATP

• Component Name: Global Available-to-Promise

• Description: A setting that determines several alternative product allocation procedures and the corresponding processing sequences during the check.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sequence of product allocation procedures is a feature of SAP's Global Available-to-Promise (ATP) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This feature allows users to define a sequence of product allocation procedures that will be used to determine the availability of products for customer orders. The sequence of product allocation procedures can be customized to meet the specific needs of the business. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The sequence of product allocation procedures can be configured in the SAP system by navigating to the SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise component. Once there, users can define the sequence of product allocation procedures that will be used to determine the availability of products for customer orders. The sequence can be customized to meet the specific needs of the business. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the sequence of product allocation procedures, it is important to consider how each procedure will affect the availability of products for customer orders. For example, if a procedure is configured to prioritize customer orders over stock replenishment, then it may result in stock shortages if customer orders are not fulfilled in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on configuring the sequence of product allocation procedures in SAP's Global Available-to-Promise component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise.