SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)

SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)

SAP SD modules deal in managing all transactions ranging from enquirers, proposals, quotations, pricing and more. The sales and distribution module helps greatly in inventory control and management. SAP SD module consists of master data, system configuration and transactions.  Some of the sub-components of SAP SD module are: master data, sales support, sales, shipping and transportation, billing, credit management, sales information system and so on.

SD sales and distribution components

·         Sales support

·         Master data

·         Shipping

·         Credit management

·         Sales

·         Credit management

·         Foreign trade

·         Billing

·         Transpiration

·         Sales and information system

SAP-SD-MD (Master Data): 

SAP SD user includes master data and the process involves tracking of each and every transaction within the data. The sales and distribution master data includes of customer master data, material master data, pricing conditions record, output records and credit management. From order to cash process, entire flow is being recorded in this module

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SAP-SD-BF (Basic Functions): 

SAP SD configuration results in an effective process across all basic functions involved in sales and distribution area. Here, examples of basic functions can be pricing, output etc. The amount of pricing used for a particular sale and the output result from the same and so on.

SAP-SD-SLS (Sales): 

As the term suggests, SAP SD sales handles minute details of every sale that is taken place. From recording the product to customer details, pricing, feedback and the sales process, everything is tracked through this module.

SAP-SD-SHP (Shipping): 

Sales are closely related to shipping and delivery. A Product needs to be rightly shipped and delivered to the customer. There are different methods of shipping and this module track each one used for each delivery. The entire process from being shipped to delivered or return back is recorded through this module.

SAP-SD-TBA (Transportation): 

This SAP SD component works closely with the above shipping module. A product can be either couriered or manually delivered. The mode of transportation is different for each one and is being tracked through this module.

SAP-SD-FTT (Foreign Trade): 

This component helps a department to handle the data related to foreign trade including both imported products and products exported outside. This module works best for enterprises involved with trade across nations.

SAP-SD-BIL (Billing): 

Billing is a major part in sales. Customers can pay either online using debit or credit card, through cash on delivery, or by using pay pal account and so on. To maintain a proper track for future reference, each bill detail is recorded through this module.

SAP-SD-CAS (Sales Support): 

From selling a product to maintaining it for a process, customers constantly interact with the sales team. The data exchanged between the sales team and customers while delivering support for a product is recorded and reported through this module.

Main functions of sales and distribution are

·      Inquiries and quotes

·      Sales orders

·      Sales returns

·      Consignment

·      Consignment

·      Contracts and scheduling agreements

·      Credit and debit memo requests

·      Rush orders and cash sales

·      Back orders and subsequent deliveries

SAP SD sales and distribution process 

Sales Process

Sales Process- Trading Goods

Advantages of SAP SD Configuration in Enterprises:

·      Track of sales transactions

·      Record or pre-sale and post-sale process

·      Tracks sales data along with team performance

·      Defined process for sales and distribution

·      Categorization of diverse sales and process

·      Effective management of sales documents in a unified system

Owing to all the above benefits and a lot more, SAP SD module is adopted by a huge number of enterprises across the globe and today it is one of the most popular of ERP systems globally used. As organizations are moving towards SAP implementation, the need for SAP training is growing immensely among professionals.

SAP SD Organizational Structure  

SAP SD sales order process 

SAP Sales Order Process management 

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