What is 'sales unit' in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

sales unit - Overview

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A unit of measure in which a material is sold. Several sales units of measure can be defined for one material. A conversion factor allows the system to refer to the base unit of measure.

sales unit - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A sales unit is a unit of measure used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to define the quantity of a product or service being sold. It is used to determine the pricing and availability of the product or service. The sales unit is also used to calculate the total amount due for an order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, the sales unit is defined in the material master record for each product or service. This information is then used when creating a sales order. The sales unit is used to determine the pricing and availability of the product or service, as well as to calculate the total amount due for an order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a sales order, it is important to ensure that the correct sales unit is selected for each item. This will ensure that the pricing and availability of the product or service are accurately calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The sales unit is closely related to other SAP SD concepts such as pricing, availability, and delivery dates. It is also related to other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).