SAP Advanced Available-to-Promise (SAP aATP)
SAP Advanced Available-to-Promise (SAP aATP) is a robust solution within SAP S/4HANA designed to optimize demand and inventory management for businesses. It enhances order fulfillment processes by utilizing real-time data to effectively meet customer demands and fulfill delivery commitments. This solution empowers businesses to elevate customer satisfaction, enhance service levels, and gain a competitive edge.
What are the benefits of SAP aATP?
- Product Availability Check (PAC): Assists in determining when and to what extent demand for a specific material can be fulfilled based on defined control rules and the current supply situation.
- Back Order Processing (BOP): In cases where stock is unavailable for high-priority customer orders, the system can resort to open orders from lower-priority customers, cancel confirmations, and allocate stock to high-priority customers.
- Product Allocation (PAL): Aims to prevent critical supply situations by minimizing production, enabling rapid response to market bottlenecks.
- Alternative-Based Confirmations (ABC): If a material is insufficient in a specific material-plant combination, the system can check all available alternatives using ABC.
- Release for Delivery (RefDy): Allows for Fiori-based interactive adjustments before releasing orders for delivery.
- Product Substitution: Enables the definition and maintenance of substitute products. If a substitute product serves the same purpose and meets business requirements, it can be chosen for use or procurement.