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Available to Promise (ATP)

Available to promise is the quantity that can be committed to new customer demand after considering existing stock, scheduled supply and prior commitments within a defined horizon.

Definition

In general ERP practice

Available to promise is the quantity that can be committed to new customer demand after considering existing stock, scheduled supply and prior commitments within a defined horizon. It is not simply total on-hand stock.

In Odoo

Odoo’s forecast report and reservation logic are the closest documented functions. They show expected stock movements and availability, but a reliable customer promise also needs lead times and capacity checks; a forecast balance is not a universal ATP engine across every resource constraint.

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