What is sales start date in SAP IS-M-SD - Media Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: sales start date

• Component: IS-M-SD

• Component Name: Media Sales and Distribution

• Description: The date on which a consignment sales transaction should start.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The sales start date is a field in the SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution component that indicates when a sales order is valid. It is used to control when a sales order can be processed and when it will be delivered. The sales start date is also used to determine the validity of pricing and discounts associated with the order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The sales start date is set when a sales order is created. It can be changed at any time before the order is processed. The sales start date should be set to the earliest possible date that the order can be fulfilled. This ensures that the pricing and discounts associated with the order are valid for the duration of the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the sales start date, it is important to consider any lead times associated with fulfilling the order. This will ensure that the order can be fulfilled on time and that any pricing or discounts associated with it are valid for the duration of the order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The sales start date is related to other fields in SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution, such as delivery date, payment terms, and pricing conditions. It is important to consider these fields when setting the sales start date to ensure that all conditions associated with an order are valid for its duration.