Major Changes inSAP SD Module
in SAP S/4HANA
• An overview of key advancements in SAP SD
with SAP S/4HANA, focusing on simplification,
real-time analytics, and enhanced integration
capabilities.
2.
Simplification of MasterData
• - Introduction of the Business Partner (BP)
model as a single point of entry for customer
and vendor data.
• - Consolidation of Customer and Vendor
master data to avoid redundancy.
• - Enhanced flexibility in managing
relationships (e.g., one BP can act as both
customer and vendor).
3.
Changes in Pricing
•- Optimized condition technique reduces
database overhead, resulting in faster pricing
calculations.
• - Deprecated fields such as KOMP-WAVWR
(Total Value of Invoice) and KOMP-KZWIx
(Condition Value fields) for streamlined pricing
processes.
• - Improved performance in complex pricing
scenarios.
4.
Advanced ATP (Availableto
Promise)
• - Real-time ATP checks embedded directly
within S/4HANA, eliminating the need for
Global ATP (GATP).
• - Enhanced functionalities like product
allocation, backorder processing, and
substitution options.
• - Simplified configuration and faster
performance during order confirmation.
5.
Settlement Management
• -Advanced Settlement Management replaces
traditional rebate agreements with a more
flexible system.
• - Provides better traceability, accrual
calculations, and settlement processes for
agreements.
• - Simplified maintenance and execution of
rebate processes.
6.
Credit Management
• -New SAP Credit Management is fully
integrated into the FSCM module.
• - Real-time credit checks are performed
directly during sales order processing.
• - Better risk analysis and proactive credit
monitoring for customer accounts.
7.
Reporting and Analytics
•- Embedded analytics enable real-time
reporting directly from transactional data
without replication.
• - Integration with SAP Fiori provides role-
based dashboards and insights.
• - Prebuilt reports for sales performance, order
tracking, and revenue analysis.
8.
Revenue Recognition
• -Compliant with international standards like
IFRS 15 and ASC 606 for revenue recognition.
• - Simplified management of revenue contracts
and performance obligations.
• - Improved alignment between sales
processes and financial reporting.
9.
Output Management
• -Business Rules Framework Plus (BRF+)
replaces the traditional NAST-based output
management.
• - Allows configuration of rules for managing
outputs like invoices, order confirmations, and
delivery notes.
• - Easier maintenance and greater flexibility in
output determination.
10.
Data Model Changes
•- Removal of redundant tables such as VBUK
(Header Status), VBUP (Item Status), and VBFA
(Document Flow).
• - Simplified database structures improve
performance and reduce storage
requirements.
• - Data stored in new table formats for faster
access and reporting.
11.
Fiori Applications
• -Introduction of role-specific SAP Fiori
applications for an enhanced user experience.
• - Key apps include:
• * Sales Order Fulfillment for tracking and
resolving order issues.
• * Track Sales Orders for monitoring order
status and delivery progress.
• * Sales Performance Overview for actionable
insights into sales trends.
• - Accessible from multiple devices, providing
