What is schedule line in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: schedule line

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: The division of an item in a sales document according to date and quantity. For example, if the total quantity of an item can only be delivered in four partial deliveries, the system creates four schedule lines and determines the appropriate quantities and delivery dates for each schedule line.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A schedule line is a component of a sales document in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD). It contains information about the delivery date, quantity, and price of a particular item. The schedule line is used to determine the delivery date and quantity of goods to be delivered to the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Schedule lines are created when a sales order is created in SAP SD. The user can enter the delivery date, quantity, and price for each item in the sales order. The system then calculates the total amount due for the order based on the schedule line information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a schedule line, it is important to ensure that the delivery date is accurate. If the delivery date is incorrect, it could lead to delays in delivery or incorrect pricing. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the quantity and price entered are correct as this will affect the total amount due for the order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Schedule lines are closely related to other components of a sales document such as item categories and conditions. It is important to understand how these components interact with each other in order to create an accurate sales document. Additionally, it is important to understand how pricing and taxes are calculated based on the information entered in the schedule line.