Whether you are a consultant, project manager, implementation team member, or super user, this practical guide teaches you what you need to know about Global Available to Promise (GATP). Learn how to implement and configure GATP to meet your order fulfillment cycle, including the key elements of GATP in SAP SCM with complete, step-by-step instructions. Each chapter provides real-life business scenarios and case study examples, and offers insight on basic and advanced ATP methods, as well as practical tips and tricks on implementing and sustaining the GATP solution. After reading this book, you will have a thorough understanding of how GATP bridges the integration gap between order fulfillment and planning, and know how to configure your systems to work efficiently and effectively.