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

SAP Term: material substitution

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: Replacement of the entered material in sales documents by another material during document processing. For example, a discontinued m aterial is substituted by a new material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material substitution is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows a customer to substitute an item they have ordered with another item. This feature is useful when the customer wants to replace an item with a different item that has the same characteristics, such as a different color or size. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use material substitution, the customer must first select the item they want to substitute. Then, they must select the new item they want to replace it with. The system will then check if the new item has the same characteristics as the original item and if it does, it will automatically substitute the original item with the new one. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using material substitution, it is important to make sure that the new item has all of the same characteristics as the original item. This will ensure that the customer receives what they ordered and that there are no discrepancies between what was ordered and what was received. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Material substitution is a feature in SAP SD that can be used in conjunction with other features such as pricing and availability checks. It is also important to note that material substitution can only be used for items that have the same characteristics.