What is sales document type in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: sales document type

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: An indicator for controlling the sales documents defined in the system. Document types allow the system to process different business transactions in different ways. The standard version of the SAP system includes pre-defined sales document types, or you can define your own. Examples of sales document types are Inquiry IN, Quotation QT, Standard order OR. Sales document types are grouped into processing groups sales document categories.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A sales document type is a classification of sales documents in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD). It is used to differentiate between different types of sales documents, such as orders, deliveries, invoices, and credit memos. The document type also determines the number range and the processing logic for the document. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Sales document types are used to define the processing logic for a particular type of sales document. For example, a sales order document type can be configured to require certain fields to be filled out before the order can be processed. The document type also determines the number range for the document, which is used to identify it in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new sales document type, it is important to consider how it will be used and what fields will need to be filled out. This will help ensure that the correct processing logic is applied and that the number range is appropriate for the document type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on sales document types in SAP SD, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP consultant.