What is 'amount' in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

amount - Overview

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A figure in the pricing procedure that determines how the system calculates a condition value. Depending on the condition type, the amount can be expressed as an absolute value or as a percentage value.

amount - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  In SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), an amount is a numerical value that is used to represent a quantity or monetary value. It can be used to represent the quantity of a product, the price of a product, or the total cost of an order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, amounts are used to calculate the total cost of an order. This is done by multiplying the quantity of a product by its price. The resulting amount is then added to the total cost of the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering amounts in SAP SD, it is important to ensure that the correct currency is used. This will ensure that the total cost of an order is calculated correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In SAP SD, amounts can also be used to represent discounts or taxes that are applied to an order. These amounts are then subtracted from or added to the total cost of the order.