What is availability check in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: availability check

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: A process that determines how much of the requested quantity can be delivered to the ship-to location at which date. The figures are based on the dates and quantities requested in a sales order, service order, stock transfer order, or sales quote.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Availability check is a feature of SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) that helps to ensure that the right amount of materials are available for production. It checks the availability of materials in the warehouse and compares it to the planned production orders. If there is a discrepancy, it will alert the user and suggest corrective action. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The availability check can be used to ensure that the right amount of materials are available for production. It can be set up to run automatically or manually. To set up an availability check, go to the SCM-SCP module in SAP and select “Availability Check” from the menu. Enter the details of the planned production order and select “Check Availability”. The system will then compare the available materials in the warehouse with the planned production order and alert you if there is a discrepancy. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep an eye on the availability check results as they can help you identify potential problems before they become serious. Additionally, it is important to keep your inventory up-to-date so that the availability check results are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the availability check feature in SAP SCM-SCP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_SCP/7.0/en-US/f3d8f9a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f1e4d6a.html