Output Configuration in SD

The Output Determination component offers output functions to help manage sales transactions with customers and within an organization. Employees can send and receive output. Output is directly linked to the corresponding sales transaction like sending an order confirmation via EDI as soon an order is created.

Components and Procedure

  • Condition Tables
  • Output Types
  • Access Sequences
  • Assignment of Messages to Partner Functions
  • Procedures
  • Procedure Assignments

Condition Technique refer to the method by which the system determines output/pricing from information stored in condition records. In SD, the various elements used in the condition technique are set up and controlled in Customizing. The components of condition technique are:

  • Condition Tables: A condition Table consists of one or more condition keys and a data part. The condition keys can be selected according to the data combination for which a message is to be found. The keyfields come from the field catalog.  Do not change any standard Condition tables. If needed new condition tables are to be created. Copy an existing condition table and make the necessary changes. Choose the name between 501 to 999. Enter a description for the condition table. Select the desired fields from the field catalog. Generate the table.  Specify the condition tables in the access sequences.
  • Output Types:  It represents different outputs such as Order Confirmation, delivery notes and etc.. Assign it to the access sequence. Provide a description Detailed data – Output Type, Time, Partner Function, Condition Access, Print Parameters. Do not change the existing types, copy them and change instead.
  • Access Sequences: Is the search strategy which the system would use to search for condition records valid for a condition type. Has to be a four digit alphanumeric name which is unique.
  • Procedures: It defines the Condition Types and the Sequence that it should be processed.
  • Procedure Assignments: Finally the Output Procedure is to be  attached to the Sales document.
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