What is access sequence in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: access sequence

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: Order in which the system should work through the condition tables when searching for particular condition records. The search order should go from special condition records to general condition records.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Access sequence is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows users to define the order in which the system searches for valid data. It is used to determine the pricing conditions, taxes, and other data that are relevant to a sales document. Access sequences are used to determine the source of the data, such as customer master data, material master data, or condition records. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use access sequences, users must first create an access sequence and assign it to a condition type. The access sequence consists of several steps that define the order in which the system searches for valid data. Each step contains a search field and a search strategy. The search field defines the type of data that is searched for (e.g., customer master data or material master data). The search strategy defines how the system searches for valid data (e.g., by customer number or by material number). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an access sequence, it is important to consider the order of the steps. The system will search for valid data in the order defined by the access sequence, so it is important to ensure that the most relevant sources of data are listed first. Additionally, it is important to consider how the search strategies are configured; if multiple sources of valid data are available, it is important to ensure that the system searches for valid data in the most efficient way possible. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on access sequences in SAP SD, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US/f3d7f9a8b2c14d2f9a7c3b8f5d6a4b1e.html).