What is hierarchy article in SAP IS-R-KUNDE - IS Retail (Customer)?

SAP Term: hierarchy article

• Component: IS-R-KUNDE

• Component Name: IS Retail (Customer)

• Description: Article under which articles belonging to different merchandise categories are sold. This may be necessary if, for example, a store has cash registers with fewer merchandise category keys than merchandise categories. You can create a hierarchy article only when maintaining a merchandise category. The hierarchy article is assigned to the corresponding article category automatically. You maintain existing hierarchy articles in article maintenance.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A hierarchy article is a type of article used in the IS-R-KUNDE component of SAP Retail. It is used to define a hierarchical structure for customer data, such as customer groups, subgroups, and individual customers. This structure allows for easier navigation and analysis of customer data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a hierarchy article, you must first create the hierarchical structure in the system. This can be done by creating a hierarchy article and assigning it to the customer group or subgroup. Once the structure is created, you can assign customers to the appropriate group or subgroup. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a hierarchy article, it is important to ensure that the structure is logical and easy to navigate. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all customers are assigned to the correct group or subgroup. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on hierarchy articles in SAP Retail, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.