What is exclusion in SAP CRM-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: exclusion

• Component: CRM-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A list of products or product groups, such as product categories, that is defined for a certain validity. The validity is comprised of a time period and a combination of data, such as account, account hierarchy, sales organization, and distribution channel. The products or product groups are excluded for this validity, that is, they cannot be sold or be used in a trade promotion. Exclusions can be thought of as "negative listings".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Exclusion in SAP CRM-MD Master Data is a feature that allows users to exclude certain data from being included in a report or query. This feature is useful for filtering out irrelevant data and ensuring that only the most relevant information is included in the report or query. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the exclusion feature, users must first select the data they want to exclude from the report or query. This can be done by selecting the appropriate fields in the report or query builder. Once the fields have been selected, users can then click on the “Exclude” button to exclude the selected data from the report or query. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using exclusion, it is important to remember that only data that has been explicitly excluded will be excluded from the report or query. If a field is not selected for exclusion, then it will still be included in the report or query. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on exclusion in SAP CRM-MD Master Data, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic.