What is the Organizational Structure of the SAP SD Module?

BySachin Pandey
SAP-SD Training

Introduction

SAP SD is part of SAP ECC’s Logistics function and works in integration with other modules. These include Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Plant Maintenance (PM), Finance and Controlling (FICO), Human Resources (HR), and Materials Management (MM). Although SAP Sales and Distribution module is a part of the SAP Logistics module that manages customer relationships initiating from raising a quotation to sales order and end service of the product. This module works closely with SAP Material Management and Production Planning (PP). To learn its better functionality, you can target SAP SD Training in Gurgaon for a brighter light on this module. However, SAP initiated its journey from inventory management but came a long way in adopting various modules for different processes in an organization.

Different organizational units under SAP SD

  1. CLIENT Base: A client is an independent organizational or legal unit. This is also a self-contained technical unit. Basically, useful in storing generic tables and data for various organizational structures. When we take about organizational structure, the client sits at the top. Moreover, you can also assign unique company codes to a particular client.
  2. COMPANY Coding: This is an organizational unit made under the SAP FI module. It represents an independent organization. However, this being a legal division, all balance sheets, and profit/loss statements are in store at the Company Code level. Moreover, different company codes are given to clients depending on their service. Also, various Company codes under the same client can have the same account charts. So, at the company code level, many organizations keep a note of their books of accounts.
  3. SALES Department: Sales Organization in the SAP SD module stands top of the organizational structure. This takes care of the development and monitoring of the sales section. The sales organization department looks after the complaints or queries about their products/ services. It also takes care of the sales reporting section.
  4. DISTRIBUTION Wing: You need to make a foolproof plan before you want to sell products or services. Here, a distribution channel will help you to reach out and connect to your target audience. You can invent different channels for selling of same products. It also takes care of Developing master data, billing documents, important sales documents, and business lists. 

Further Classification

  1. DIVISION Group: This part comprises a group of products or services having similar features. Besides, it also looks after the product line of any business. Also, the master data can be different from one division to another. Further, this can also help in creating a delivery worklist and a selection criterion.
  2. SALES Office and Group: Generally, companies set aside their Sales Offices. This acts as a bridge connecting the head office, the sales department, and the end user. Further, now there’s a need for a Sales group. It is responsible for carrying out internal sales tasks.
  3. DISTRIBUTION Unit: Distribution centers are responsible for dispatching Goods and Services. This place keeps the Stock.
  4. SHIPPING Division: Goods are sent to the respective customers by this division.

Conclusion

Now, you may have a basic understanding of the SAP SD module. This overall division explains the functions of different divisions. Different structure performs their respective duties. This enables a structured workflow. However, the whole structure may seem difficult to understand. But, through SAP SD Training in Delhi, you can easily learn its working mechanism. Also, knowledge about SAP ERP and the various modules and functions it offers may help you with better job opportunities. Though with experience and being an expert in this technology may also help you reach a leadership role.