What is sell-in in SAP IS-HT-DRM - Distributor-Reseller-Management?

SAP Term: sell-in

• Component: IS-HT-DRM

• Component Name: Distributor-Reseller-Management

• Description: The process by which a manufacturer/supplier sells material to a distributor/reseller for subsequent resale. For the manufacturer/supplier, this process begins with the creation of a sales order and ends with the update of an existing DRM lot, or the creation of a new one. For the distributor/reseller, it begins with the creation of a purchase order and ends with the update of an existing DRM lot, or the creation of a new one. In both cases, an audit trail record is created against the affected lot.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sell-in is a term used in the IS-HT-DRM Distributor-Reseller-Management component of SAP software. It refers to the process of selling products to a distributor or reseller. This process involves the transfer of ownership from the seller to the distributor or reseller. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use sell-in, the seller must first create a sales order for the product they wish to sell. This sales order will include information such as the product name, quantity, and price. Once the sales order is created, it must be approved by the distributor or reseller. Once approved, the product will be shipped to the distributor or reseller and ownership will be transferred. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a sales order for sell-in, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. This includes product name, quantity, and price. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary documents are included with the shipment in order for ownership to be transferred properly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Sell-in is related to other processes such as sell-through and sell-out. Sell-through refers to the process of selling products from a distributor or reseller to an end customer. Sell-out refers to the process of selling products from a manufacturer directly to an end customer.