What is contact person in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: contact person

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A person you deal with in the customer company.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A contact person in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) is a person who is responsible for a customer or vendor account. This person is the main point of contact for all communication related to the account. The contact person can be an employee of the customer or vendor, or an external contact. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, the contact person is entered in the customer master record or vendor master record. This information can be used to identify the contact person for a particular account and to send communications to them. The contact person can also be used to assign tasks related to the account, such as order processing or invoice processing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the contact person information up-to-date in order to ensure that all communications are sent to the correct person. It is also important to ensure that the contact person has the necessary permissions and access rights in order to perform their tasks. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The contact person information can be used in conjunction with other data in SAP SD, such as customer and vendor data, pricing information, and sales orders. This information can be used to create reports and analyze customer and vendor behavior.