What is item category in SAP (IS-M-AM - Advertising Management)?

SAP Term: item category

• Component: IS-M-AM

• Component Name: Advertising Management

• Description: Characteristc that defines sales-relevant features of document items including planning, pricing, production, billing, contract or commission relevance. Examples of possible item categories include Offer item, standard item full credit memo or barter deal. An offer item can be relevant to pricing and the contract but unlike a standard item, does not have to be relevant to planning, production, billing commission or the contract. Item categories and their features can be defined by the user.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Item category is a feature of the IS-M-AM Advertising Management component of SAP. It is used to classify items in the system according to their characteristics. This helps to ensure that the right items are used for the right purpose. For example, an item category can be used to differentiate between promotional items and regular items. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use item categories, you must first create them in the system. This can be done by going to the “Item Categories” tab in the IS-M-AM Advertising Management component. From there, you can create new item categories and assign them to specific items. Once an item category has been created, it can be used to filter items in reports or searches. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating item categories, it is important to make sure that they are descriptive and easy to understand. This will make it easier for users to find the right items when searching or running reports. Additionally, it is important to keep item categories up-to-date so that they accurately reflect the current state of the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on item categories and how they are used in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on IS-M-AM Advertising Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using item categories in SAP.