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What is country of origin in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?


SAP Term: country of origin


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Country of origin is a field in the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) component that indicates the country where a product was manufactured. It is used to determine the applicable taxes and duties for a product when it is shipped to another country. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The country of origin field can be found in the material master record in the SD component. It is important to ensure that this field is always up-to-date, as incorrect information can lead to incorrect taxes and duties being applied. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When entering the country of origin for a product, make sure to use the two-letter ISO code for the country. This will ensure that the correct taxes and duties are applied. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The country of origin field is closely related to other fields in the material master record, such as the tax classification code and duty rate. It is important to ensure that all of these fields are up-to-date in order to ensure accurate taxes and duties are applied.
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