What is document date in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: document date

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: The date on which the sales document becomes valid for sales and distribution processing. The document date is different for each document. In the quotation, the document date is the date from which the quotation is valid. In the order, it is the date from which the agreement becomes binding. For example, the order creation date can deviate from the date on which the agreement stipulated in the order becomes binding. In this case, the agreement date is the document date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Document date is a field in the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) component that stores the date of a document. This date is used to determine the validity of the document and to track changes made to it. It is also used to determine the pricing and availability of goods and services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Document date can be found in the header of a document in the SD component. It can be changed manually or automatically depending on the settings. When manually changing the document date, it is important to ensure that all other fields are updated accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When manually changing the document date, it is important to remember that any changes made to other fields may not be reflected until the document date is changed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all other fields are updated accordingly when changing the document date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The document date is closely related to other fields such as pricing and availability of goods and services. It is also related to other documents such as sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices. It is important to understand how these documents interact with each other in order to ensure accuracy in data entry.