If you are new to SAP and want to know more about SAP SD module, then you can refer to the below for a complete introduction to SAP Sales and Distribution and its components, order to cycle process, integration with other modules

What is SAP SD? – A brief introduction of Sales & Distribution Module.

SAP SD ( Sales and Distribution ) is an important module of SAP and handles all the processes of order to delivery, shipping, and billing. It plays an important role in handling business processes that are completely related to sales and distribution.

SD (Sales and Distribution) Components

  • Sales Support
  • Master Data
  • Shipping
  • Sales
  • Credit management
  • Foreign Trade
  • Billing
  • Transportation
  • Sales information system
  • Foreign trade and taxation.

The main functions of Sales and Distribution (SD) are

  • Inquiries & Quotes
  • Sales Orders
  • Sales Returns
  • Consignment
  • Contracts & Scheduling Agreements
  • Credit & Debit Memo Requests
  • Rush Orders & Cash Sales
  • Back Orders & Subsequent Deliveries

SAP SD ( Sales & Distribution) process

The Sales and Distribution process includes:

Enquiry > Quotation > Sales Order > MRP (Material Requirement Planning) > Production > Delivery > Invoices > Payment Receipt

What is SAP SD - SAP SD Process

Sales Process

The sales process of trading goods includes:

Customer Order -> Picking-> Packing -> Goods Issues -> Billing -> Payments.

SAP SD - Sales process of trading goods

 

How SAP SD integrates with other SAP Modules?

The sales and Distribution module can be integrated with other modules such as:

Integration can be done with the SAP system and non-SAP system. Effective integration enables the data flow between systems and enables the automated business process.

Advantages of integration

  • The data flows to other modules automatically and reduces the manual work.
  • Real-time data synchronization and available across the system.
  • All the users can access the same data.
  • Enables fast sales order processing, delivery, and billing.
  • Management of customer master at centralized.

You can learn more about the Sales and distribution module through our SAP SD tutorials.