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What is sales organization in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?


SAP Term: sales organization

  • Component: SD

  • Component Name: Sales and Distribution

  • Description: An organizational unit in Logistics that structures the company according to its sales requirements. A sales organization is responsible for selling materials and services.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A sales organization is a component of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module. It is a unit within an enterprise that is responsible for selling products or services. It is responsible for managing the sales process, from order entry to delivery and invoicing. The sales organization is also responsible for setting up pricing and discounts, as well as managing customer relationships. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In SAP, the sales organization is used to define the organizational structure of the sales process. It can be used to define different sales areas, such as domestic or international, and different product lines. It can also be used to define different pricing and discount structures for different customers. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When setting up a sales organization in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes customer information, pricing and discount structures, and any other relevant data. It is also important to ensure that the organizational structure is set up correctly, so that all relevant data can be accessed quickly and easily. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The sales organization in SAP is closely related to other components of the SD module, such as the distribution channel and the shipping point. It is also related to other modules, such as Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI). Understanding how these components interact with each other can help ensure that the sales process runs smoothly.
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