What is material exclusion in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: material exclusion

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A restriction that prevents the sale of specific materials to a customer. The system does not allow you to enter materials that have been excluded from sale to a customer in sales documents for the customer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material exclusion is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows you to exclude certain materials from being sold or delivered. This feature is useful for preventing the sale of materials that are not available or have been discontinued. It also helps to ensure that customers are not charged for materials that are not available. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use material exclusion, you must first define the materials that you want to exclude. This can be done in the Material Master Data in the Sales and Distribution view. Once the materials have been defined, they can be excluded from sales orders and deliveries by setting the appropriate indicator in the Sales Document Type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using material exclusion, it is important to remember that it only applies to sales orders and deliveries. It does not apply to other documents such as quotations or contracts. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant materials are excluded from sales orders and deliveries, as this will help to prevent any unnecessary charges or delays. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on material exclusion in SAP Sales and Distribution, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.