What is 'lead qualification' in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

lead qualification - Overview

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: Definition of the following activities: Generating leads Ascertaining business partners' potential interest, recording interaction with him/her, providing business partners with information required to make a purchasing decision. Qualifying leads Passing lead information on to "Sales" Closing leads

lead qualification - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Lead qualification is a process in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that helps sales representatives identify potential customers and prioritize leads. It involves gathering information about the customer, analyzing it, and then deciding whether or not to pursue the lead. The goal of lead qualification is to maximize the efficiency of the sales process by focusing on leads that are most likely to result in a sale. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Lead qualification in SAP SD is done by gathering information about the customer, such as their industry, size, location, and budget. This information can be gathered from various sources, such as customer surveys, market research, and customer databases. Once the information is gathered, it is analyzed to determine if the lead is worth pursuing. If it is determined that the lead is worth pursuing, then the sales representative can move forward with the sales process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When conducting lead qualification in SAP SD, it is important to be thorough and accurate when gathering and analyzing customer information. This will help ensure that only leads that are likely to result in a sale are pursued. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all leads that have been qualified so that they can be revisited if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Lead qualification in SAP SD is closely related to other processes such