Master data is a prerequisite to do any transactions in
sales and distributions, master data records are database which is stored for
long time. It is the data which is used in so many areas like customer
requests, orders, deliveries and payments. We have different types of master
data’s like customer master, material master and customer material master info
records etc
We have to maintain the data base of all the customers in
the SAP system, before processing sales related transaction. Master specify whom
the company is carrying out business transactions for each customer we have to
specify a number and maintain the corresponding details of the customer for
that particular number.
The Customer master
record & Material Master contains
various views for which we need to maintain the data.During the sales processing
below Mater data influence Sales Transaction
- Customer Master
- Material Master
- Customer Material info Record
- Condition Mater data
The customer master record & Material Master contains
varrious views for which we need to maintain the data
Customer master
record: Customer Master Data contain three basis view, like General data,
Company code data, sales area
- General data
The general area includes, for example, the customer's name,
address, language, and telephone data
- Company Code data
This is data that is specific to an individual company code.
Company code data includes, for example, the reconciliation account number,
terms of payment, and dunning procedure.
- Sales Area Data
This is data relevant to the sales organizations and
distribution channels of your company. Data that is stored in this area
includes, for example, data on order processing, shipping, and billing.
Customer-Material
Info Records- Where relevent
information about Customer & Material is stored. Practically, it comes
under agreement of Info System
Condition Master Data-
Which includes all the financial variables like Prices, Discounts/Surcharge,
Freight, Taxes of Customer or Material.
