What is 'customer segment' in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

customer segment - Overview

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: Set of customers with common properties that define or strongly influence business and technology needs that we address with our products and solutions.

customer segment - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Customer segment is a term used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to refer to a group of customers that share similar characteristics. This could include geographical location, industry, size, or any other criteria that can be used to differentiate customers. Customer segmentation allows companies to better target their marketing efforts and tailor their products and services to meet the needs of each segment.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, customer segmentation is used to create customer groups that can be used for pricing, discounts, and other sales activities. To create a customer segment, you must first define the criteria for the segment. This could include geographical location, industry, size, or any other criteria that can be used to differentiate customers. Once the criteria have been defined, you can assign customers to the segment based on their characteristics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating customer segments in SAP SD, it is important to ensure that the criteria you use are relevant and up-to-date. It is also important to review your customer segments regularly to ensure that they are still accurate and relevant. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on customer segmentation in SAP SD, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_SD/6.0/en-US/f9f8d7a3e2b14c8a9f3d7c2b8e5f1b3d.html