What is Substitution Strategy in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: Substitution Strategy

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A feature that allows the system to assign alternative plants or to provide subitems with alternative products plant substitution or product substitution.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Substitution Strategy is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows users to substitute one item for another in a sales order. This feature is useful when the item requested by the customer is not available, or when the customer wants to switch to a different item. The Substitution Strategy feature allows users to quickly and easily substitute an item without having to cancel and re-create the sales order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Substitution Strategy feature, users must first set up a substitution rule in Customizing. This rule defines which items can be substituted for each other. Once the rule is set up, users can select the Substitution Strategy option when creating or changing a sales order. The system will then automatically substitute the requested item with an alternative item based on the substitution rule. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a substitution rule, it is important to consider the customer’s preferences and needs. For example, if a customer requests a specific brand of product, it may be best to set up a substitution rule that only substitutes items from that brand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Substitution Strategy is just one of many features available in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD). Other features include pricing, availability check, delivery scheduling, and more. For more information about SAP SD, please visit the SAP website.