What is service type in SAP IS-M-SD - Media Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: service type

• Component: IS-M-SD

• Component Name: Media Sales and Distribution

• Description: Value defining which issues of an edition can be purchased in a partial or full subscription. This is done by restricting a service type to a subset of the actual issue variant types in which the issues of the edition can be published.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Service type is a feature of the SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution component. It is used to define the type of service that is being provided, such as a subscription, rental, or purchase. It also defines the pricing and billing rules associated with the service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Service type can be used to define the type of service that is being provided. This can be done by selecting from a list of predefined service types or by creating a custom service type. Once the service type has been selected, the pricing and billing rules associated with it can be configured. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a custom service type, it is important to consider how it will affect pricing and billing. It is also important to ensure that the service type is compatible with other components of the SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on service types in SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution, please refer to the official SAP documentation.