SAP Sales and Distribution Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following best describes the role of a delivery document in consignment processing?

1. It is essential for billing

2. It must be created before the consignment stock is allocated

3. It directly affects the pricing conditions of the sale

4. It can be ignored if the consignment is already established

The correct answer is: It is essential for billing

In consignment processing within SAP Sales and Distribution, the delivery document plays a crucial role as it is part of the logistics execution process. This document serves as a proof of delivery, detailing the movement of consignment stock, which has not yet been invoiced to the customer. The delivery document is essential for billing because it acts as the basis for creating billing documents once the consignment stock is withdrawn by the customer. This ensures that all stock movements are accurately tracked and billed. Understanding the other choices provides insight into why they may not be the best descriptions of the role of a delivery document. For instance, while the delivery document does relate to stock allocation, it is not mandatory for the document to be created before allocating consignment stock. Furthermore, while pricing conditions exist in the broader context of sales transactions, the delivery document does not directly influence those conditions; instead, billing and invoicing are where pricing conditions apply. Lastly, the notion that a delivery document can be ignored if the consignment is already established overlooks its significance in tracking and accounting for stock movement and billing, making it an integral part of the process.