What is approval request reason in SAP SD-SLS - Sales?

SAP Term: approval request reason

• Component: SD-SLS

• Component Name: Sales

• Description: States in which cases an approval is needed. Whenever an approval request reason is set, a sales document is considered relevant for approvals. The approval request reason consists of an ID and a description. You can, for example, define that for customer ABC, sales quotations always have to be approved. The system automatically sets this reason when a sales quotation for this customer is created. It cannot be released without sending it to an approver first.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Approval request reason is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD-SLS) that allows users to enter a reason for requesting an approval. This reason is then visible to the approver, who can use it to make an informed decision about the request. The approval request reason can be used for any type of approval, such as price changes, discounts, or special orders. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To use the approval request reason feature, users must first create a request for approval. This can be done by selecting the “Request Approval” option from the menu in SAP SD-SLS. Once the request is created, users can enter a reason for the request in the “Approval Request Reason” field. This field is mandatory and must be filled out before the request can be submitted. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an approval request reason, it is important to provide enough information for the approver to make an informed decision. This includes details such as why the approval is needed, what will happen if it is approved or denied, and any other relevant information. It is also important to keep the reason concise and to the point so that it does not take up too much of the approver’s time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the approval request reason feature in SAP SD-SLS, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature more effectively.