Minimizing Data Maintenance in SAP Distribution Channels and Divisions

SAP ERP is a powerful tool. You can do so much with it, it’s tempting to dive into the complexity and use features just for their own sake. But that’s not a good way to set up your SAP. Rather, you need to let business needs drive your SAP complexity. 

Today, we’ll be talking about SAP distribution channels and divisions and how you can set them up for minimal data maintenance. We’ll also talk about what this means for an SAP e-commerce integration--something to consider even if you aren’t currently doing e-commerce. (See our previous blog post announcing Corevist interface for eCommerce)

SAP's financial services solution offering

1. Financial Planning and Analysis
2. Accounting and Financial Close
3. Treasury Management
4. Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Finance
5. Payables and Receivables
6. Real Estate Management
7. Travel and Expense

Check out the details on SAP's financial offering here...

SAP FI/CO Table Relationship Mapping

Below is a diagram showing all the main SAP FICO tables and their relationships with each other. Check it out and see if I have missed any.

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