What is potential quantity in SAP SCM-FIO - Fiori UI for Supply Chain Management?

SAP Term: potential quantity

• Component: SCM-FIO

• Component Name: Fiori UI for Supply Chain Management

• Description: The maximum quantity that a check method could confirm on the date/time on which the ATP check is performed. The potential quantity can be higher than the confirmed quantity that was determined by the check method. To determine the potential quantity, a check method assumes that the requirement quantity is “infinite”, that is, the check is performed for an infinite quantity. This way, the check method allocates all available quantities. The potential quantity is an information that can help to identify solutions on how a customer requirement can still be fulfilled even if a preceding check step using a different check method has limited the confirmed quantity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Potential quantity is a term used in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Fiori UI for SAP. It is a measure of the maximum amount of a product that can be produced or delivered within a certain time frame. It is calculated based on the available resources, such as labor, materials, and equipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The potential quantity can be used to determine the maximum amount of a product that can be produced or delivered within a certain time frame. This information can then be used to plan production and delivery schedules, as well as to identify any potential bottlenecks in the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the potential quantity, it is important to consider all available resources, such as labor, materials, and equipment. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect production or delivery, such as weather or traffic conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The potential quantity is closely related to other terms used in SCM Fiori UI for SAP, such as planned quantity and actual quantity. The planned quantity is the amount of a product that is planned to be produced or delivered within a certain time frame, while the actual quantity is the amount of a product that was actually produced or delivered within that time frame.