SAP Sales and Distribution Certification Practice Exam

What does the sales document type control in SAP Sales and Distribution?

1. Whether document number is external or internally used

2. Whether an item is to be delivered

3. Whether a delivery document is created automatically

4. Whether availability is checked

The correct answer is: Whether document number is external or internally used

The sales document type in SAP Sales and Distribution plays a crucial role in determining how sales transactions are processed within the system. One of the primary aspects it controls is whether the document number assigned to a sales order is internally or externally generated. When a sales document is created, the system uses the defined document type to establish various attributes of that document, including its numbering. An internally generated document number means that SAP automatically assigns a number sequence based on predefined settings, while an externally generated number means that users will input the document number themselves. This control is fundamental for maintaining consistent document management and ensuring that all sales documents adhere to the company’s numbering conventions. Other aspects of a sales transaction, such as delivery creation, item delivery status, and availability checks, are governed by different configuration settings and do not fall under the primary control of document type.