What is digital signature in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: digital signature

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: The digital equivalent of a handwritten signature. The signature is the result of applying the combination of a private key and certificate to a character string that is based on data in electronic billing documents. The signature protects the integrity of documents that companies send to their business partners.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A digital signature is a type of electronic signature used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to authenticate documents and transactions. It is a secure way to verify the identity of the sender and the integrity of the data being sent. It is also used to ensure that the document or transaction has not been altered in any way.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, digital signatures are used to authenticate documents such as sales orders, invoices, and delivery notes. To use a digital signature, the sender must first create a digital certificate, which is a file containing information about the sender's identity. The sender then attaches the digital certificate to the document or transaction they are sending. The recipient can then verify the authenticity of the document or transaction by checking the digital certificate.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a digital certificate, make sure to use strong encryption algorithms such as RSA or DSA. Also, make sure to store your digital certificates in a secure location and keep them up-to-date.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on digital signatures in SAP SD, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SD/6.0/en-US