In the SAP® SD Handbook, you will find as much SAP SD as can fit between the covers. Hundreds of topics are discussed theoretically as well as practically in different chapters of this book. The book also covers SAP R/3®, the relationship and integration of SD with other modules, data access in the SAP system, system architecture, and system administration.

This book is ideal for beginners who intend to familiarize themselves with the SAP SD module, as it covers the very basics that teach you how to perform different tasks in the SAP system. An added advantage is that it also serves professionals, who are already familiar with SAP technologies and want to enhance their skills, as it deals in depth with the advanced concepts of SD. It describes the techniques and procedures that are most frequently employed by users when working with SAP R/3.

The book is divided into easy-to-understand topics, with each topic addressing different programming issues in SAP SD, such as:

• Overview of the SAP SD module
• SD master data
• Sales documents in SD
• Pricing and taxes in SAP SD
• Integration of the SD and MM modules
• Shipment, delivery, and warehouse management processes
• Integration of the SD and FI modules
• Credit and risk management in SD
• Relationship of SD with the SM and QM modules
• Reports and analysis in SD
• Transaction codes related to the SD module
• Advanced sales and distribution functions

This is just an indicative list—there is lot more inside. The book provides special coverage of the SAP SD module implemented in the mySAP™ ERP software, more than any other book dedicated to the subject.

Our sole intent has been to provide a book with in-depth and sufficient information, so that you enjoy reading and learning from it. Happy reading!

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

In this book, we have employed the mySAP ERP software to run the code. You must, therefore, install the mySAP ERP software on your system to use and implement the applications provided in the book. This book begins with the basics of SAP technology and makes you familiar with its user interface. After that, it discusses the implementation of the concepts in the SAP SD module as well as the relationship of the SAP SD module with other modules. This book consists of 10 chapters and two appendices to provide in-depth knowledge about the SD module.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. An Overview Of Sap Sales And Distribution Introduction To Sap Applications Explaining The Sap Modules Exploring The Sd Module In The Sap Application Summary Chapter 2. Working With Sap Sd Master Data Enterprise Structure Sap Customizing Implementation Guide Exploring Master Data In Sap Sd Summary Chapter 3. Working With Sales Documents In Sap Sd Describing The Sales Order Process Exploring Sales Documents Working With Different Types Of Sales Documents Summary Chapter 4. Pricing And Taxes In Sap Sd Pricing In Sap Sd Working With Taxes And Rebates In Sap Sd Summary Chapter 5. Integration Of Sap Sd And Mm Modules Implementing The Availability Check In Sd Implementing The Transfer Of Requirements In Sd Working With Contracts Working With Scheduling Agreements Working With The Consignment Stock Process Summary Chapter 6. Shipment, Delivery, And Warehouse Management Exploring The Shipment Process Working With The Delivery Process Exploring Warehouse Management Implementing The Packing Process Implementing The Returnable Packaging Process Determining Routes For Transportation Summary Chapter 7. Implementing The Billing Process In The Sd Module Working With Billing Documents Using The Copying Control Process For Billing Creating Invoice Lists Working With Billing Plans Working With Rebate Agreements Exploring Payment Processing In The Sd Module Summary Chapter 8. Credit And Risk Management In Sd Working With Credit Management Implementing Risk Management In Sd Summary Chapter 9. Relationship Of Sd To Sm And Qm Modules Implementing Service Management In Sd Implementing Quality Management In Sd Summary Chapter 10. Working With Reports And Analysis In Sd Working With Sd Reporting Tools In Sap Working With The Sales Information System Analyzing Data Using Sap Business Information Warehouse Summary Appendix A. Relevant Transaction Codes For The Sd Module Appendix B. Advanced Sales And Distribution Functions Implementing Sales Incompletion Logs Setting Up Partner Determination In The Sd Module Text Determination In The Sd Module Output Determination In The Sd Module Glossary Index