What is special processing indicator in SAP (SD - Sales and Distribution)?

SAP Term: special processing indicator

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: An indicator that a particular form of processing is used for transportation or a special form of calculation is used for freight costs. Examples of special processing are express shipping or special tariffs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Special processing indicator (SPI) is a feature in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows users to flag certain sales documents for special processing. This flag can be used to indicate that the document requires additional attention or that it should be processed differently than other documents. The SPI can be set manually or automatically, depending on the user's preferences. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The SPI can be set manually by selecting the “Special Processing Indicator” checkbox in the sales document header. This will flag the document for special processing. Alternatively, the SPI can be set automatically by setting up a rule in the system. This rule will trigger the SPI whenever certain conditions are met, such as when a customer has a certain credit rating or when a certain product is ordered. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up rules for automatic SPI, it is important to consider all possible scenarios and ensure that the rule is comprehensive enough to cover all cases. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which documents have been flagged with the SPI so that they can be processed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SPI can be used in conjunction with other features in SAP SD, such as pricing conditions and delivery blocks, to ensure that documents are processed correctly and efficiently. Additionally, the SPI can be used to trigger alerts or notifications when certain conditions are met.