--- title: "Advanced ATP in S/4HANA: making order processing really smart" date: 2023-02-18T08:30:00+01:00 author: Flexso canonical_url: "https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/advanced-available-to-promise-sap-atp" section: cp.sections.blog --- ![Advanced available to promise s4hana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271360%27%20height%3D%27544%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) **Customers are demanding, material is scarce, supply is uncertain and it’s important to keep stock to a minimum. So, how do you fulfil orders quickly, flexibly and on time without ruining profits? aATP (advanced available-to-promise) in SAP S/4HANA helps to streamline order fulfilment while increasing profitability.** One of the keys to acting flexibly and quickly to customer expectations? Knowing the ‘**available-to-promise’ quantity**: the portion of your inventory and planned production that is ‘uncommitted’ and, consequently, **available to promise** to customers. aATP, the advanced ATP functionality in SAP S/4HANA, provides **accurate and reliable order promise dates**, taking into account the relevant supply and inventory in real time. Want to make your entire supply chain even smarter? [Want to make your entire supply chain even smarter?](https://www.flexso.com/en/solutions/digital-supply-chain/supply-chain-execution) ## SAP landscape: aATP in SAP S/4HANA is the successor of gATP (Global ATP) which is part of APO. The difference? - **more functionalities,** while maintaining an easier setup and maintenance - fully **embedded in S/4** and more **user friendly**, thanks to the Fiori interface - **no integration between systems** is required - **faster performance**, thanks to the HANA in-memory database. ## Prioritise sales orders, look for alternatives and boost profitability As order promising is complex, the **aATP software** provides a host of truly **advanced features**. More than checking product availability and providing order promise dates, it allows you to move away from the first-come-first-serve principle by helping you - ensure that the **right stock ends up with the right customer** - **differentiate between your customers** according to profitability, strategic importance or other factors, so you can **prioritise sales orders for** your most important customers or customer segments; - **allocate materials** in short supply to, for example, specific regions and customers for a specific time period**;** - consider extra confirmation constraints (e.g., limited shipping capacity); - run a mass **recalculation of confirmations** based on customisable priority rules; - **look for alternative supply** in case of shortages, such as availability of the product in another plant or warehouse or even checking for similar products. - **determine accurate delivery dates** considering transport, load, pick, pack time including transportation and shipment scheduling. Since recently, it's also possible to **check the production capacity and component availability** to verify whether a product can be promised although not available on stock (e.g. MTO items). To enable this functionality an implementation of embedded production planning and detailed scheduling (PP/DS) in your S/4HANA system is required. This strengthens the **available-to-promise** logic further across your end-to-end process. Want to know more about ePP/DS? [Check out the business benefits of ePP/DS for your organization](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/production-planning-production-scheduling-benefits). ## aATP: your benefits - **Reliable order promises** based on real-time data - **Fast response** time to orders - Intuitive and **fast reassignment** of stocks - Easy management of business priorities and **profitability** - **Inventory optimisation** - Improved **customer service** levels ![Integrated business planning best practices](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27867%27%20height%3D%27%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ## Flexso: your supply chain experts Flexso features teams of experts in both [SAP S/4HANA](https://www.flexso.com/en/solutions/sap-erp-software) and [Digital supply chain](https://www.flexso.com/en/solutions/digital-supply-chain) solutions. We know the gATP and aATP technology, we know SAP S/4HANA and we know what it takes to help your business retain an edge over your competitors. Our experts can help you **discover and deploy aATP in S/4HANA**, ensuring you get the most out of the solution by adjusting it to your specific business needs. Need to see it before you believe it? Request a **proof of concept** to discover how the aATP solution can help you take order fulfilment to the next level. [](https://www.flexso.com/en/contact)**Find out more about S/4 Advanced ATP, SAP’s next-generation order fulfilment solution. [Get in touch](https://www.flexso.com/en/contact)!** ## Powered by Flexso Supply Chain: shape your digital value chain Supply chain masters who turn complexity into clarity with smart SAP solutions that boost agility, resilience and performance. Stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Let’s transform your supply chain into a strategic advantage. 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