What is document index in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: document index

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Secondary index for selecting documents according to a specific criterion. Sometimes it is necessary to find all the documents affected by a change to purchase or sales price conditions. The document index enables these documents to be found quickly while avoiding a time-consuming analysis of all documents. &EXAMPLE& For every sales price calculation in Pricing a pricing document can be generated and the document index updated. If purchase price conditions change, the document index can be used very efficiently to create a pricing worklist containing all the sales prices that have to be recalculated.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Document index is a component of the IS-R SAP for Retail system. It is a database that stores information about documents related to retail operations, such as sales orders, invoices, and delivery notes. The document index allows users to quickly search for documents and retrieve relevant information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The document index can be accessed through the SAP GUI. Once logged in, users can search for documents by entering keywords or document numbers. The search results will display a list of documents that match the criteria. Users can then view the details of each document, such as the date it was created, who created it, and any associated notes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When searching for documents in the document index, it is important to use specific keywords or document numbers to ensure accurate results. Additionally, users should be aware that the document index only stores information about documents that have been created in the IS-R SAP for Retail system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The document index is part of the IS-R SAP for Retail system, which also includes components such as inventory management and customer relationship management. For more information about these components, please refer to the official SAP documentation.