Difference between SAP SD and SAP SCM in Backorder Processing

[former_member702923]

Hi SAP,

Been reading up on Backorder Processing in SAP SD module. I am currently quite confuse with the difference between Backorder processing in SD and SCM module..

There are backorder process in SD module and also SCM module about ATP process.. slightly confuse here

Appreciate your explanation. Thanks.

Regards,

Win Nee

[Private_Member_467521]

Hi winnee,

The basic process is explained here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZz2tfE6fhg

Backordering is one of the Global ATP features in APO and basically you have a lot more flexibility there than you have in ECC.

Here is a great book for you to check those details, on page 179.

https://blogs.sap.com/2011/10/26/sap-press-new-release-global-available-to-promise-with-sap-function...

Cheers,

Luis

[Private_Member_467521]

Check also this document from when SAP was about to release SCM 5.0

https://www.scribd.com/presentation/438757767/gatp-BOP-Comp-ppt

The concept of backordering for both APO and R/3 are explained there...and it has not changed 🙂

Cheers,

Luis

[former_member702923]

Hi Luis,

Thanks for the information. I clicked on the book link in this page but unfortunately it is not available anymore? Or is it in a new link? https://blogs.sap.com/2011/10/26/sap-press-new-release-global-available-to-promise-with-sap-function...

Thanks,

Win Nee

[Private_Member_467521]

With the ISBN, you can find it available on line.

https://www.amazon.com/Global-Available-Promise-Functionality-Configuration/dp/1592293859

Cheers,

Luis