What is 'activity category' in SAP CRM - Customer Relationship Management?

activity category - Overview

• Component: CRM

• Component Name: Customer Relationship Management

• Description: A method of classifying an activity in a business transaction. The activity category controls which functions are available for a specific activity type. Activities can be divided into different activity types, for example, business activity and task. Activity categories can be created to define activity types in more detail. &EXAMPLE& A business activity could include categories for: Visit Telephone call Email A task could include categories for: Reminder to call a customer Preparation for a sales visit

activity category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Activity categories are used in SAP CRM Customer Relationship Management to classify activities. They are used to group activities into categories, such as customer service, sales, marketing, and so on. This helps to organize activities and make them easier to find and manage. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Activity categories can be used to filter activities in SAP CRM. For example, you can filter activities by category to quickly find all customer service activities or all sales activities. You can also use activity categories to assign activities to specific users or teams. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating activity categories, it is important to think about how they will be used. Make sure the categories are clear and easy to understand so that users can quickly find the activities they need. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on activity categories in SAP CRM, see the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CRM/7.0/en-US/f3d8f9a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d1a.html