SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) is a module in the SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that handles all aspects of sales and distribution processes. S4 HANA is the latest version of SAP’s ERP suite, built on the SAP HANA in-memory database platform. It provides real-time data processing capabilities, improved performance, and streamlined business processes. Here’s an overview of SAP SD in S4 HANA.

1. Sales Order Management: SAP SD in S4 HANA allows you to manage the entire sales order cycle, from creating sales inquiries and quotations to processing and delivering customer orders. It integrates with other SAP modules like inventory management and financial accounting.
2. Pricing and Billing: The module enables you to configure complex pricing structures based on customer-specific conditions, discounts, and promotions. It also handles billing processes and invoicing.
3. Customer Master Data: SAP SD stores detailed information about customers, including contact details, payment terms, credit limits, and sales-related data.
4. Product Master Data: Product information such as material codes, descriptions, and pricing details are maintained in the system.
5. Availability Check: Real-time availability check of products is performed during the sales order entry to ensure that ordered quantities can be delivered on time.
6. Delivery and Shipment: The SD module helps manage the delivery and shipment processes, including picking, packing, and shipping of products to customers.
7. Credit Management: SAP SD in S4 HANA FSCM supports credit management functionality to monitor and control customer credit limits to avoid bad debts.
8. Returns and Complaints: Handling customer returns and managing complaints efficiently is an integral part of the sales process.
9. Analytics and Reporting: S4 HANA’s in-memory capabilities allow for faster data processing and real-time reporting, providing valuable insights into sales performance, customer behavior, and inventory levels.
10. Integration with Other Modules: SAP SD is closely integrated with other SAP modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP FI (Financial Accounting), SAP CO (Controlling), and SAP PP (Production Planning).