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What is territory assignment function category in SAP CRM-MD-TM - Territory Management?


SAP Term: territory assignment function category

  • Component: CRM-MD-TM

  • Component Name: Territory Management

  • Description: A hard-coded classification to which partner functions that are used in are mapped. Partner functions that are mapped can be used to classify the assignment of an employee to a territory. &EXAMPLE& The partner function "employee responsible" can be mapped to the assignment function category "sales representative", and the partner function "key account manager" can be mapped to the assignment function category "mobile data receiver". The employee responsible for the territory is then determined automatically as the sales representative for a sales order. Both the employee responsible and the key account manager for the territory receive the relevant sales data on the laptop.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    The territory assignment function category is a component of SAP CRM-MD-TM Territory Management. It is used to assign territories to sales representatives and other users. Territories are defined by geographical boundaries, customer groups, or product categories. The territory assignment function category allows users to assign territories to sales representatives and other users in an efficient and organized manner. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To use the territory assignment function category, users must first define the territories they wish to assign. This can be done by defining geographical boundaries, customer groups, or product categories. Once the territories have been defined, users can then assign them to sales representatives and other users. This can be done manually or through automated processes. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When assigning territories, it is important to consider the size of the territory and the workload of the sales representative or user. It is also important to consider any overlap between territories and how this might affect sales performance. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The territory assignment function category is part of SAP CRM-MD-TM Territory Management. Other components of this module include territory planning, territory optimization, and territory analysis. These components can be used in conjunction with the territory assignment function category to ensure that territories are assigned in an efficient and organized manner.
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