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

SAP Term: schedule line category

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: An indicator that allows each schedule line to be controlled differently. The schedule line category influences how such functions as inventory management, material requirements planning and availability check are performed for each schedule line.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Schedule line category is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows users to group items in a sales document according to their characteristics. It is used to determine the delivery date, pricing, and other conditions for each item. The schedule line category is assigned to each item in the sales document and can be used to control the delivery process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The schedule line category is assigned to each item in the sales document. It can be used to control the delivery process by determining the delivery date, pricing, and other conditions for each item. The schedule line category can also be used to group items according to their characteristics, such as product type or customer segment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a schedule line category, it is important to consider the characteristics of the item and how it will affect the delivery process. For example, if an item requires special handling or has a longer lead time, it should be assigned a different schedule line category than other items in the sales document. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The schedule line category is closely related to other features in SAP SD such as delivery dates, pricing conditions, and availability checks. It is important to understand how these features interact with each other in order to ensure that the delivery process runs smoothly.