What is partner function in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: partner function

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: The rights and responsibilities of each partner in a business transaction. Partner functions in include: Sold-to party Ship-to party In Materials Management the following partner roles exist: Ordering address Supplier of goods

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• Key Concepts: 
  Partner Function is a term used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to describe the role of a customer or vendor in a business transaction. It is used to define the relationship between the customer or vendor and the company, such as whether they are a buyer, seller, or both. Partner functions are used to determine the pricing, delivery, and payment terms for a transaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, partner functions are assigned to customers and vendors in the master data. This allows the system to determine the appropriate pricing, delivery, and payment terms for each transaction. Partner functions can also be used to assign different roles to customers and vendors in different transactions. For example, a customer may be assigned as a buyer in one transaction and as a seller in another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning partner functions to customers and vendors in SAP SD, it is important to ensure that the correct partner function is assigned for each transaction. This will ensure that the correct pricing, delivery, and payment terms are applied for each transaction. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on partner functions in SAP SD, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP consultant.