What is 'boycott list' in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

boycott list - Overview

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A directory of individuals and companies with which US companies must not trade or with which they can trade in a limited way. The list must be observed by all exporters of US goods.

boycott list - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A boycott list is a list of companies, organizations, or individuals that a company has decided to boycott. In SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), boycott lists are used to prevent sales to certain customers or vendors. The boycott list is maintained in the system and can be used to check if a customer or vendor is on the list. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, the boycott list is maintained in the system and can be accessed through the transaction code OBYC. The boycott list can be used to check if a customer or vendor is on the list. If a customer or vendor is on the list, then sales to that customer or vendor will be blocked. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the boycott list up-to-date in order for it to be effective. It is also important to ensure that all users of the system are aware of the boycott list and how it works. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The boycott list can be used in conjunction with other SAP SD features such as credit management and risk management. It can also be used in conjunction with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI).